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Many new proposals signed Hermès Spring / Summer 2010. Are you curious to know what has produced the inspiration of Jean Paul Gaultier? Then read on to discover all the news.

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The parade of Hermès Spring / Summer 2010 was definitely one of the most eagerly awaited by all those of the Paris Fashion Week. The word Hermès rachiude all a wonderful world, which runs through the history of fashion handbags giving us unsurpassed.

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How can we forget in fact two of the most popular bags of history, the Hermès Birkin and Kelly? Two scholarships that have changed the way you think the stock market, no longer a mere accessory but an expression of their personality.

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Dedicated to two icons of fashion, entertainment and history, like the mythical glamorous Grace Kelly and the icon Jane Birkin, they have gone through two Hermes bags free of fashion and its ever-changing cycles, becoming veritable fetish for all the (few) that if women can afford and unattainable dream for the other (many).

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In every collection Hermès repeats the two exchanges that are more this French maison, in a look that is renewed from season to season. The fashion show for spring-summer collection 2010 was devoted to tennis, sports chic for excellence, so here’s Kelly renew their look for the occasion.

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Gaultier fact apply to the bag icon brand a portaracchetta courts, transforming it into a sports bag and no longer just an accessory pouches. Kelly, who can vote in our survey, is available in classic shades quite like the white, blue and red.

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But there are certainly more traditional versions of Kelly, and especially more valuable, such as those in snakeskin and white sand. The parade also sees the protagonists Mini Kelly and Clutch, the smallest of the classic bag models dedicated to Princess Grace, in precious leathers like alligator.

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How could he fail then the Birkin bag and the other en of the Maison, which is revisited in a version I think of great effect. Gaultier fact, the effect achieved with a “trompe l’oeil” that is drawing the flap on the bag and the characteristic closure but in such a realistic way to make it look good. But it lacks the model “posh”, which perhaps we will soon see the arm of Victoria Beckham, sand-colored crocodile leather.

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But of course Hermes space to other exchanges. It aims for the new collection especially on clutch, carried out as usual in precious leathers like crocodile or calf leather, characterized by a particular closure jewelry metal. The colors are pretty classic, ranging from white to black, passing through dark red.

While Lakme Fashion Week still in progress here in the country, London Fashion Week continued to woo fashionstas in style. This time the fashion fiesta became the talk of the world for a number of reasons and the most important one was the 25th anniversary of the event and a new venue in 180 The Strand moments away from Somerset House. This being a significant year, there were a host of big-names showcasing their designs. Burberry, Pringle, Jeremy Scott and Sass & Bide. Matthew Williamson, Jonathan Saunders and Antonio Berardi also returned to the city to stage fashion shows here. London Fashion Week kicked off with a fresh air of optimism, enthused by London womenswear designer, Caroline Charles. With five changing themes, Charles kicked off with Cruise- a cutesy collection of poppy polka dots, romantic ruffles and flirty shorts. The designer, who was awarded an OBE after celebrating her 40th anniversary in fashion, then followed with Resort- an exotic compilation of fifties style tunics and cropped trousers, accessorising with heavily beaded necklaces, chunky bracelets and sun hats.

Bora Aksu collection was inspired by the Oscar Wilde story ‘The Happy Prince’. True to style, there was an array of textures and fabrics, with tulle and lace being the order of the day. Shades of black, cream and ballerina pink dominated. With futuristic takes on modern classics (think pleated brocade coats with sculpted shoulders and high-rise collars in berry hues with metallic touches), the makeup was feminine, modern and fresh to complement it in Paul Costelloe show. Farm boy turned mystic water colourist Emil Nolde was name checked by Nicole Farhias the inspiration for this SS10 collection. Harem trousers looked subtle rather than attention seeking. There were classic shapes with clever flourishes, including a jade-green skirt with a hip-complimenting V-fold and a jacket and skirt in a textured, woven raffia check. Osman You sefzada’s beautifully soft shapes, simple, clean and interesting line dresses were awesome. Mark Fast’s collection was full of crocheting and knits but nothing granny like about this collection! It was fine whether it is an overdress or soft jewellery. Mary Katrantzou had colourful and kaleidoscopic prints, which perfectly suited the summer season. Biker meets Boho designs with tassels by Aminaka Wilmontare still talk of the town.

Peter Pilotto without any surprise stuck to gorgeous prints and draped dresses which made it to the wish list of every female. Paul Smith’s old fashioned Britishness and quirky eclectic style was commendable and very elegant. Josh Goot presented some really eye catching pieces in a mixture of bright colours and optical monochromatic designs. Christopher Kane used a really unusual use of gingham checks to create beautiful and feminine dresses.

Todd Lynn’s silhouettes with the shoulders almost sprouting into wings were larger than life, but still wearable. Marios Schwab showcased a mixture of layering, textures, draping, all put together so cleverly for an elegant look. Meadham Kirchoff’s clever use of layering and texture was the highpoint of the collection with a great contrast between flowy and structured. British Household name, Clements Ribeiro showcased a still-life presentation of their newly-revived eponymous label. Aquascutum offered a sophisticated take on all things summery. A collection centred around long lengths and muted colours, the show was about grown up, classic pieces that don’t yell for attention yet catch the eye with sheer elegance and strength. Giles Deacon focused on accessories this season. The heavy, complex necklaces comprised of silver balls, Swarovski crystals, chains and various other jewels which were particularly impressive. Insect rings are sure to go down in a storm.

Burberry closed the week with the showing of its Burberry Prorsum womens wear line. Bright colours and long dresses featured prominently on the catwalks at many of this year’s spring/summer shows thereby setting a trend. From plus-size models on the Mark Fast cat walk to Slum dog couple Freida Pinto and Dev Patel holding hands in the front row at Burberry, London Fashion Week spring/summer ’10 certainly caused a stylish stir.

It’s no secret that history repeats itself in both politics and trend. For the last few years, fashion has been following suit reworking trends from all the last major decades from the 60′s onward. However this fall, many designers have combined various generational trends notably pulling ideas from the 1930’s-1940’s interwar period styles.

Exiting the 1920′s period of secret night clubs and bootlegging, where tight, shapely silhouettes and short hemlines were a la mode , the following decade began to cover back up and change shape.  Attention began to be focused on the shoulder with the introduction of butterfly sleeves, caplets and bolero jackets.  The invention of synthetic fabrics, nylon and zippers during this period allowed for increased construction experimentation and became more common place in fashion development.  These new synthetic fabrics gave designers new opportunities in shape and structure. Pleating and draping gave way to new looks and waistlines which were heightened and re-adjusted.

Many contemporary designers are continuing to introduce these trends in their current collections.  Designers like Rose and Imitation have developed the cropped Bolero jacket accentuating the waist and drawing attention to, and structuring the shoulder.  This menswear style Bolero jacket pairs excellent with another trend of the season, the high waisted pant.  Again, attention is drawn to the natural waistline displaying a woman’s curves.

Los Angeles based label Rose, designed by Britt Bardo and Jewels Steger, evokes many interwar period trends in their Fall 2008 collection.  A ¾ sleeve gown with high necklines and an open bare back, sweeps the floor with jersey drapes.  Swingy jersey caplets with shoulder pleats fall loosely over the shoulder, like a Dorothy Gish outfit of the 1930′s. Silk habotai tees and long wrap skirts also appear in deep, dark shades in their Fall 2008 collection.

Interwar period styling is evident in Rose’s collection as it is with accessories such as the cloche hat and opaque stockings developed by designers like France’s Isabel Marant, and Brooklyn’s Victor Osborne.  Cloche, french for bell, was a very popular late 1920′s, early 1930′s hat style that sits low on the head allowing for the peaking of the eyes.  Women would style ribbon bows upon their cloche hats depending on their marital status; a ribbon with a knot signified marriage, whereas one with a flamboyant bow signified a woman’s single status.

Pleated blouses reminiscent of Lauren Bacall continue to be on trend for Fall 2008.  Rachel Comey, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Canada based Mercy have all developed feminine silk blouses with incredible detailed work. Neck bows and form fitting construction focus the gaze on the woman’s shape and structure, while still covering skin. All and all Fall 2008’s influence by the 1930’s and early 1940’s continue to prove that fashion is not only about developing the trends of the future, but taking inspiration from the golden artifacts and archives of the past.