{"id":92740,"date":"2017-03-06T21:31:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T02:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=92740"},"modified":"2017-03-06T21:31:59","modified_gmt":"2017-03-07T02:31:59","slug":"mccartney-hits-high-met-ball-preview-at-paris-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/03\/06\/mccartney-hits-high-met-ball-preview-at-paris-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"McCartney hits high, Met Ball preview at Paris Fashion Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The rocking soundtrack blasting out the lyrics \u201cStella’s On\u201d had guests including Pamela Anderson and Salma Hayek tapping their feet at the gilded Opera Garnier venue in Paris. (Photo: Pamela Anderson Fans Page\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PARIS \u2014 The rocking soundtrack blasting out the lyrics \u201cStella’s On\u201d had guests including Pamela Anderson and Salma Hayek tapping their feet at the gilded Opera Garnier venue in Paris.<\/p>\n

It was a knockout, energy-filled show for Stella McCartney \u2014 who headlined Monday’s installment of Paris Fashion Week.<\/p>\n

Here are some highlights.<\/p>\n

STELLA’S ON FORM<\/p>\n

Could it be the strongest show so far this season?<\/p>\n

McCartney styled sublime, unexpected twists on her classic fashion repertoire of utilitarian-meets-sexy.<\/p>\n

It was sensual, yet cerebral.<\/p>\n

The British equestrian look and checks infused tailored dresses with exaggerated proportions in the sleeves.<\/p>\n

Inventive \u201csecondary lapels\u201d \u2014 a lapel repeated several times in parallel \u2014 has a surreal quality, and evoked how a jacket might be seen in blurred vision.<\/p>\n

The collection perfectly fused high-and-low.<\/p>\n

The British masterpiece painting, \u201cHorse frightened by a Lion,\u201d made an appearance in knit and silk crepe de chine, framed like a real canvas with square check sleeves. Alongside came a stitched, conical-bra-shape repeated several times on the high-necked looks.<\/p>\n

Sheer lace nighties meanwhile were twinned with thick wintery, high-waisted baggy pants \u2014 an ironic touch that nicely defined the spirit of the show.<\/p>\n

At the end, the models danced together on the runway \u2014 energetic, vibrant and free.<\/p>\n

DETOX AND RETOX<\/p>\n

The daughter of late animal rights activist Linda McCartney, Stella famously is a vegetarian, never uses fur in her shows, and promotes healthy eating.<\/p>\n

This mantra is now trickling down to the pre-show provisions.<\/p>\n

Inside Paris’ gilded Opera Garnier venue \u2014 bleary-eyed guests were deprived of the coffee normally served ahead of the early morning display. Instead of espresso, it was roasted herbal tea.<\/p>\n

Monday also saw was detox drinks on the menu \u2014 one humorously promising a \u201cbotox\u201d effect.<\/p>\n

But whatever effect the detox drink has on the fashion crowd, will surely be undone come Stella McCartney’s alcohol-fueled after-party at David Lynch’s Silencio club \u2014 featuring a surprise performance.<\/p>\n

MET GALA PREVIEWED<\/p>\n

The Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute has previewed parts of its highly anticipated exhibit honouring Comme des Garcons designer Rei Kawakubo during Paris Fashion Week.<\/p>\n

Kawakubo, 74, attended the Monday sneak-peek alongside Vogue Editor Anna Wintour.<\/p>\n

Wintour will co-chair the May 1 Met Gala that inaugurates the exhibit with Katy Perry, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen and Pharrell Williams.<\/p>\n

The preview showcased five dramatic, flame-red Comme des Garcons creations framed in a neon-lit structure \u2014 designed by the Tokyo-based designer that founded the lauded house in 1973.<\/p>\n

It has been showing collections in Paris since the early-80s.<\/p>\n

It’s the first time the famed gala, and accompanying exhibit, will focus on one living designer since 1983, when it was Yves Saint Laurent.<\/p>\n

\u201cRei Kawakubo\/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between\u201d runs May 4-Sept. 4.<\/p>\n

L’OREAL PARIS FASHION AWARD<\/p>\n

It was a mini-coup for Giambattista Valli to dress Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore at Sunday night’s L’Oreal Paris’ fashion grant awards ceremony in Paris.<\/p>\n

Moore wore an embellished pastel couture gown with a high neck as host of the event that awards a starting designer 10,000 euros ($10,600) to help launch their brand.<\/p>\n

Young female designer Coralie Marabelle was this year’s winner.<\/p>\n

The awards drew a host of VIPs including Oscar-nominated actress Isabelle Huppert, model Doutzen Kroes and Gabriel Kane Day Lewis, son of Daniel Day Lewis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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