The theme of Ennio Capasa’s CoSTUME NATIONAL Fall/Winter 2011 show in Paris was modern minimalist with a twist.

The garments featured clean-cuts, impeccable structure and his particular forte, innovation. One of the new techniques that was visible in some of his outerwear pieces was the thermo-welding of various fabrics as to create one single solid fabric which felt and looked pretty much like a wet suit with an addition of  subtle raw edges.

Raw-cuts, rubber outlined pockets, leather on fabric details, laser-cut pockets and color blocks gave everything a high-style, modish look.

The colors touched on this collection went from red and ivory to a sort of toned down sky blue and Kill Bill yellow, which I must confess I find slightly hard to work with. The skirts and dresses with geometric, mondrian-like design looked rather cool on the runway, combined with 100% silk long and short sleeved black bodies.

Here are some of the designer’s looks for the upcoming Fall/Winter season…

Anna Dello Russo at the CoSTUME NATIONAL F/W 2011 Fashion Show in Paris

Paris Fashion Week…simply uffffffff.

Unfortunately, I had to work…boohoo…but even so, I couldn’t possibly leave my camera at home.

Here are some behind-the-scenes shots from the CoSTUME NATIONAL F/W 2011 show at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris.

Last Friday afternoon opposite Milan’s majestic Cathedral, C’N'C-Costume National, Ennio Capasa’s brainchild, kicked things off with a subtle 60′s touch and lots of bold and aggressive outerwear during his most awaited 6pm fashion show.

The Fall Collection showcased deconstructed clothes together with the mixing&matching of leather with different fabrics, (ie bi-stretch wool), contrasting zippers, clean A-Line dresses with sheer details, biker jackets and parkas. Capasa featured colors ranging from purple to geranium to the bold and always classic black and white.

The overall vibe…fierce, refined streetwear combined with a mild retro look.

Models walked down the runway to the beat of Swedish indie pop band, You say France & I Whistle…check out their video at the bottom of the post!

Here are some shots from the C’N'C fashion scene…

Mr. Facehunter

YOU SAY FRANCE AND I WHISTLE

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