The skintight silhouettes, power shoulders, and the short hem signatures are still there, but they were done with more control when it came to embellishments. Though there was a notable embroidered jacket and lots of pearls and sequin detailing, quilting (done in velvet!) stood out as the season’s covetable garment detailing. Also worth singling out was the recurring mixed texture effect on a variety of pieces, which created an almost baroque tapestry-like effect. Other luxe touches like silk trousers, needlepoint flowers, and gold (including belts) gave the collection a welcome opulence that felt wearable for a wider demographic than one usually associates with the brand (price considerations notwithstanding).
Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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Balmain Fall 2012
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