Are we supposed to love all the shows at fashion week?

 

 

As fashion month comes to a close, it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the shows that have filled our social media feeds for the last few weeks. 

I sometimes think we should love all the shows - so much time and effort goes into creating these amazing fashion pieces, don't they deserve the credit? Is it even okay to say you dislike or hate something, even if it's one of the hottest shows on the fashion month calendar?

After I witnessed (via the worldwide web) the Chanel SS17 show I have to admit I didn't love any of the pieces even though I really wanted to. I actually hate saying this, having learnt about the amazingly talented individuals (the 'petite mains') that work behind the scenes creating such exquisite designs. It feels very rude, which is unlike me - like every other English person I say sorry a million times in a day. But I just didn't enjoy it as much as other shows this season or even as much as previous Chanel shows. 

Some of the designs seemed a little dated and over done. Chanel is famous for it's tweed suiting but seeing today's pieces parade the catwalk AKA the Data Centre Chanel I felt as though I'd seen it all before. I understand that fashion houses need to represent themselves and reflect the handwriting and history behind the brand but maybe it could have been done with more modernity. The fabric and craftsmanship is amazing, I would never disrespect that but I just wasn't wowed. 

However, it wasn't all negative, there were some highlights - the letters CHANEL flashing from outside of the perfectly shaped clutch bags was creative and the robot shaped purse was very cute. I also loved the data centre theme, very futuristic and fun. The set up of every Chanel show is often discussed more than the actual clothes. Chanel has set a precedent for creating a mind blowing catwalk space and maybe that's all those who attend look forward to. Every season a different theme, airport, fairground or old school couture house. Man repeller mentioned 'When any other designer does this, the media shouts “Death to fashion!” But when Chanel is the perpetrator? Genius'

Maybe it's time to alert our attention back to the most important part of a fashion show - and that's the clothes!! 

Image source: The Telegraph