So there’s no denying the similarities between the much celebrated Balmain emerald green crystal studded mini-dress pioneered by Jennifer Connolly back in Februrary for the Preimer of “He’s not that in you” and the embellished green dress Sienna Miller donned last week for the 2009 MTV Movie Awards from her own Label Twenty8Twelve. But when both looked so great then all is forgiven? In any case it seems the appetite for all things Balmain and most things Balmainesque is somewhat insatiable…
Since designer Christophe Decarnin headed up Balmain in 2005, owner Alain Hivelin reports that sales have doubled despite a general downturn in industry sales. The irresistible trashy/glitzy rock chic glamour of Decarnin’s designs has erupted into what’s been described as "Balmania". His use of embellishment, exaggerated shoulder, overworked jean and signature cut jacket have “shot him to the position of No. 1 most copied designer in the space of two seasons” (Mower). His F2009RTW collection produced more of the exquisite glitzy rock-chic designs. However exactly how much further Decarnin can take this is probably (and sadly) open to question… But for now surely we’ll still gasp every time we see that shoulder:
Source: style.com, stylespot, glamorouseccentric.com
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