Elie Saab Exhibition at Four Seasons George V Paris

If you happen to be in Paris during the fashion week, you might be tempted to visit Elie Saab’s pop-up exhibition hosted by the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris. The presentation showcases Elie Saab’s latest Haute Couture designs, and opens today, Tuesday 24th September – running until Sunday 6th October 2013.

The exhibition has been curated by Jeff Leatheam, Creative Director of the hotel since 14 years. On display is a selection of eight Elie Saab silhouettes from the Autumn-Winter 2013/14 Haute Couture collection. Jeff Leatham is renowned internationally for having revolutionized floral artwork and for his spectacular flower arrangements.

In the hotel lobby, six ruby-red and silvery grey evening gowns have been put on show like precious royal jewels, presented on mirrored plexiglass podiums and encircled by 15,000 red Naomi roses. At the centre, beneath a Florentine crystal chandelier, stands a majestic gown made of silk tulle and lace with a cape embroidered with crystal, sequins and fine beads.

The regal wedding dress and its matching veil are exhibited at the entrance to the hallway. The tulle gown is entirely embroidered with semi-precious stones, beads and crystals and is surrounded by 9,000 Avalanche roses.

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When high fashion meets experimentation

The first time I stumbled across Blænk was at Paris Fashion Week. Back in September, the German Design Duo, Silke Geib and Nadine Möllekamp, presented their debut-collection in the fashion capital. Four months later, Berlin Fashion Week is raring to go - and Blænk gears itself up for exhibiting its stunning creation.

The label was founded two years ago when Geib ran across Möllekamp. Both, working for Victor& Rolf in Amsterdam, engaged their sympathy for each other which is why they decided to cooperate. By now, Geib works in Berlin while Möllekamp still lives in Amsterdam. Uncommon but it seems to work out.

Nevertheless, it's clear that both of them have a substantiated education: Geib studied at the Paris Esmod School. With her final Menswear collection she even ranked among the finalist of  the "14è Festival International des Arts de la Mode Hyères."   Moreover, she worked for Maison Martin Margiela and J. Lindeberg. Möllekamp, the second half of Blaenk, studied at the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

Their first collection is coined by romantic, maiden influences which interact with elaborately designed details. Draperies, precious fabrics and feminin cuts consort with unusual embroideries and plastic inserts. My opinion: Très chic Mesdames! 



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