By Jennifer Ennis
It has been in full swing for a few seasons now and it seems Christophe Decarnin's love affair with strong shoulders, short skirts and leather trousers is not dying anytime soon. Decarnin - who since joining is responsible for taking the label from almost-bankruptcy to sales so good they can charge €1,000 for a single t-shirt - has created his perfect Balmain girl and she is still as powerful as ever.
For his AW 2010 collection, Decarnin stuck with his signature shapes but moved slightly away from the military and adapted a 'Court of Versailles' theme to his usual rock star party - with a soundtrack from Prince! There was fur coats, gold minidresses, fringed collars, chiffon and sheer blouses, ribbon laced booties, tailored suits and floor length thigh-slit ballgowns. Hair was in its typical Balmain 'natural state' and make up was more fresh-faced than other seasons. It is evident that Decarnin's target market is still the stylish, high-living and confident party girl.
The show featured the usual Balmain girls Anna Selezneva (pictured, first left), Abbey Lee Kershaw, Magdalena Frackowiak (pictured, second left), Natasha Poly, Freja Beha Erichsen etc (though my favourite Daria Werbowy's presence was missed) and took place in Paris's Grand Hotel's ballroom with a host of rich and excited spectators in attendence.
All images from vogue.co.uk
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