Nov
28
Just give me the first version
While looking for a particular bracelet that my friend forwarded me a link to (by Margiela, that I couldn’t find by the way) I stumbled upon these two dresses on YOOX.com from the COMME DES GARCONS spring 2011 collections. Deep inside I knew it was CDG, but for a quick second I was thinking, how the hell is Celine ss 2012 on sale already? Did I sleep 6 months and forget??
These wide belts and dresses are incredible (by cdg). And of course CDG isn’t exactly the kind of brand that will be blogged about by the fashion bloggers, because it’s not that ‘kind’ of clothing. You know that kind of Marant-Wang-Etc, the fashion-bloggable merchandise..I can’t explain but you know what I mean. I am very tempted to get both the top and dress. These are both just perfection.
Photo from YOOX.COM (check here)
Photo from YOOX.COM (check here)
Below, snapshots from Celine ss 2012:
Of course I really don’t care, nor do I think it’s bad for Celine to have this kind of look on the runway so soon, everyone has a right to be inspired, and anyway you can trace everything back to something. I respect Ms. Philo’s work ethic and that she isn’t the typical fame-chasing designer breed. I can also firmly say that her collections are always very strong and powerful. But her ss 2012 is definitely the kind that will gain considerable influence on all the major and non-major fashion blogs, I mean we can all already imagine the wide belt being styled and spun up by every young twenty something, and the shoes she brought down with that thick belt..you can also easily imagine Jeffrey Campbell doing a version (he might add like, 20 inches on the wedge or something, who knows).. I can’t believe I feel like I can see part of the future happening so clearly…But anyway, strange how the ‘inspired’celine version may be deemed trendy and cool, but the original version (by comme des garcons) being ignored to the point where the look is now rejected and left for sale on Yoox. And so ironic that the Comme Des Garcons version is available NOW, probably for half the price the celine’s version will be… I am so tempted to buy both the dress and top, if you’re smart you’ll probably snatch them up now. The Comme des garcons top is total perfection.
Not that the Celine pieces aren’t equally dreamy but I really prefer CDG originals for its sleekness. On another note it is always interesting to trace the inspiration of designers today…seeing as it gets more and more apparent.
based on the photos, i prefer the celine version. maybe bc of the way the VOOX photos are styled. i guess i am also part of the mainstream fashion media blogger that likes alexander wang et al.
I think you should go for the CGD versions – the cut just looks way, way better than the Celine versions. Extra bonus if they are half the price of the Celine versions too!
I actually like the CDG version better. Please get it
Always a fan of CDG and Celine. I would personally go for the dress, it’s dead sexy.
I’m interested now to see how this look trickles down into mainstream fashion. I bet in a year H&M will be filled with glossy black dresses in papery faux leather and a flimsy belt…..
I noticed the CDG and Celine similarity some time ago, but one of the biggest things that made me hesitate on pulling the trigger for CDG is how it would wear, since the material is pleather, not leather. Pretty sure that Phoebe’s version would at least be leather.
i love the flare of the CDG top but prefer the belt on the Celine version – for me, the black leather buckle makes the Celine version extra minimalist and beautiful, whereas the pointy end and silver buckle on the CDG are a little too much
that said, i hope you get the CDG! and maybe change the buckle/belt to one of your own design
I know what you mean about a certain “look” that’s making it’s rounds on the internet… but anyway, everything has been done before, there’s nothing original about either. But I prefer the cdg look, I like the fitted shape, baggy leather (clothes) rarely looks good on anyone other than rappers in my opinion. I say go for the top!
What? CDG is actually more wearable than Celine?