At Last ... Balenciaga Arrives in Malaysia!

It was only in the (not so) recent years,
which after my encounter with the said magazines began; I started to know the
'real' Balenciaga — the one that was founded by late Cristobal Balenciaga, a
celebrated haute couturier from Spain.
I remember reading about his infamous creations (does anyone remember the big, round
space age collared coats) and dressing the likes of celebrities and royalties
from all over the world. Oh, not to forget the Motorcycle bag, which I was not
too keen on when it was first introduced.

Now, after successfully swooning
fashionistas in the neighbouring cities of Singapore,
Bangkok, Manila
and even Ho Chi Minh City, the brand finally
make its mark here in Kuala Lumpur
with its first ever store.

Located at the ground floor of the swanky
Suria KLCC — a perfect starting point for the historical yet dynamic fashion
maison in Kuala Lumpur — the store will carry a selection of ready-to-wear and of
course, the highly coveted accessories and shoes for the fairer sex.

Like other Balenciaga stores around the globe,
the interior of the Kuala Lumpur
store will certainly reflect the maison’s dynamism and innovative facets with
geometrical approach in all aspects, be it on the layout and the furnishing. Okay,
while we anticipate for the store to open, which will be soon, let us check out
what does Nicholas Ghesquière have in store for the current FW2011-12 season.

Dark-hued coats and vests —
some look chunky and glossy, as if the materials used are blown like twisted balloons
before being plaited to create the pieces; others are crafted from glossy hides
ala biker jackets, sans the copious studs — are overlaid atop translucent net
tops (some with leather shoulder pads) and lush printed ensembles.
Coats and vests aside, the skirts, mostly made
from matte black fabric, feature pieces of shiny fabric (most probably leather)
adornment on the hems. Besides adopting colour blocking, Ghesquière also
captured the fashion critics’ attention with thorough application of netting
such as a leather-hemmed net dress worn over capped-sleeve A-line dress and a
top of similar style over a plain white top or a plain white knee high skirt.

If you are the trouser-wearing type, then do
not forget to stock the straight leg trousers with gold pipe trim in a burst of
warm colours. Believe me; they are warm enough to heat your thoroughly air-conditioned
offices or living rooms!
But clothing aside, the towering heels in
full, buttery leather straps with antique baroque motif for details, as well as
braided — or knitted — patent/printed bags with metallic chain mail straps are
absolutely the de rigueur accessories
for the FW2011 season. Yes, you could never go wrong with those.
Balenciaga’s fall/winter ready-to-wear and accessories will be available at Balenciaga boutique in Suria KLCC.
*Photos by Monica
Feudi/Gianni Pucci/Style.com
Balenciaga – Lot G02B/C, Ground Floor,
Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, 50800
Kuala Lumpur.
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