Paris Fashion Week S/S 2012: Womenswear

Moncler Gamme Rouge

'Delicious' is the word we're using to describe Moncler's Gamme Rouge collection, because the clothes looked good enough to eat. And so did the giant cherry blossom trees that were used as set decorations. Naturally the delicate petals dangling from the trees found their way into the collection, first on neon yellow silk flowers, caged inside tufts of sheer tulle to create puffy sleeves or peplums, and later in huge leather appliqués on all-white coats and shift dresses. The seamless blend of sport and couture was what made this collection shine. Creative Director Giambattista Valli is a natural pro with the highly specific proportions, techniques and fabrics that are unique to haute couture, so his embrace of sporty hoods, zips and drawstrings made garments like a multicoloured fringe jacket or puffed nylon jacket printed with a landscape look extraordinarily original