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| Balenciaga RTW Fall 2012 |
Ghesquière’s recent forays into increased volumes suggest a
determination to take his runway in a more commercial direction than
that which centered on his famous, superskinny silhouette. For fall
though, not everything was big; it felt demonstrative, if not in the
structure or at the shoulder, then in the fabric mixes. Fabulous coats,
fold-front A-line skirts and pants versions of the jumpsuits looked
great and salable. However, some of the fuller shapes — the short, round
sweaters come to mind — didn’t exactly telegraph svelte.
