"Modest Materials" at Balenciaga

"We used modest materials like polyamide or nylon with expensive ones like cashmere or agora. I wanted that mix to show how cheap can become dignified," Nicolas Ghesquiere said of his Fall/Winter collection for Balenciaga. Perhaps a nod to our current economic situation.



Balenciaga is always one of the most anticipated shows each season, and this season was no different. The pastels look more Easter than Fall/Winter, but using cashmere, angora and wool twist the colors to feel more cool weather appropriate. Ghesquire also used cool grays and taupe for pantsuits and a dress with a square fur panel on the hips. Only one of the Paris-thin models could pull this off. Words and labels also covered clothing at Balenciaga.



Try pairing cool gray pants with a cashmere pastel sweater or wear a gray dress, but instead of a furry hips, throw on a fur shrug to bring this look from the runway to real life. You can also accessorize with a pastel framed purse to bring some of the Balenciaga color palette into your wardrobe without spending too much money.



Photos from Fashion Wire Daily/Gruber