(Relaxnews)-Perched side-saddle on a old-fashioned merry-go-round, Louis Vuitton's belles for next spring came wrapped in broderie anglaise in baby doll tones of cupcake or candyfloss, as Paris' nine-day fashion marathon drew to a close on Wednesday.
Marc Jacobs, one of the world's most talked-about designers since he was tipped to succeed the disgraced John Galliano at Christian Dior, drew warm applause for what may be his swansong at Vuitton in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum.
"A frosted sugary, sponge sugar type of feeling -- like wrappers on a candy," something "very naive and simple," summed up the New York designer, himself a tall dark, green-eyed figure dressed all in white for the occasion.
Ultra-light, frothy pastel organza was laid over white broderie anglaise, laser-cut lace or crisp georgette crepe, with fabrics layered up to four times to produce the desired effect, he explained.
Buttoned-up white blouses sat above softly swelling skirts, with short jackets nipped in at the waist, for a look that was innocently feminine, with delicate pointed heels and hair pulled back into chignons under thin tiaras.
While Vuitton's suits cut a often exaggerated, curvy figure, dresses fell from the bust in a demure empire line -- with "ease at the waist," in the designer's own words.
Louis Vuitton was the headline event on the last day of Paris Fashion Week, itself the finale of a four-week marathon that has taken the global fashion pack from New York to London and Milan in search of the hottest new looks for spring-summer 2012.
The week opened with a buzz of excitement at the prospect that Jacobs could be appointed at Dior, but the Paris house soon made it clear it would not make an announcement for weeks to come.
Jacobs made no mention of Dior, but he had a spirited line for reporters on the carousel motif, also used by Chanel in 2008, as "a metaphor for fashion," how it endlessly recycles and renews itself.
The entire Vuitton show was over in a dizzying flash, as the 47 models slid one by one off their painted horses -- whose hooves were studded with an "LV" monogram -- took a turn before the audience and vanished.
*Very interesting as Marc makes his exit from Vuitton to head up Dior (no mention when).
The concept of this Vuitton show is one that we have seen before. The eyelets and the peek-a-boo looks seem to come back, but in a different way.
As for the candy colors; they will always be in fashion no matter what! We love, love and love them!
It's important to note, that while the show is a show, it's alot of hard work. Marc Jacobs the hardest working man in fashion makes a statement every time he puts on a show. He's serious, yet chic and playful with his designs.
He has an unbelievable "it" factor that can't be touched in fashion.
While many come after him and are at they're best, Marc Jacobs will always be the "GOD" of fashion and that is priceless.*
Diva's Nation
*Join The "Louis Vuitton Spins CandyFloss Carosel" Conversation*
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