Retro Runways / 1997-2001 Time Capsule

Today marks the launch of a new series where we revisit

runway looks from the 90s and 2000s. Enjoy.

Dolce & Gabbana - Fall 2001

-& No, I do not support this brand in present day-

The brand was launched in Italy in 1985.

(not sure why their photos are such high resolution 

compared to the others from the period)

Helmut Lang - fall 1999

Lang was born in Austria in 1956, 

and launched his brand in 1984.

Lookit young Gisele! age 19

Versace - spring 1997

He was murdered the summer of that year.

Designed by Gianni Versace.

His launched the brand in Italy in 1978.

Balenciaga - fall 2000

by Nicolas Ghesquière, b. 1971 in France.

In 1997, at age 25, he was chosen to head this Paris fashion house.

(most of the photos were not in focus so..)

Hermes - fall 1999

Designed by Martin Margiela, b. 1957 in Belgium

(my favourite from this series)

Between 1985 and 1987 Margiela worked for Jean Paul Gaultier, before showing 

his first collection under his own label, Maison Margiela, which he started in 1989.

From 1997 to 2003 he was the creative director of the Hermès women's line.

In December 2009, Margiela left his namesake label, which is now owned by OTB Group. 

OTB Group's president is Renzo Rosso, the founder of the denim brand Diesel.

✧ Ghesquière's Vuitton ✥

Louis Vuitton - fall 2016

by Nicolas Ghesquière 

Ghesquière was born in Comines, Nord, the son of a Francophone Belgian golf-course owner and manager in the 9,000-inhabitant Poitevine town of Loudun and a French mother, who enjoyed fashion. He grew up in Loudun, Vienne.

Bonded PVC double-breasted zip up Jacket

Dropped crotch slacks

Coated snap front Slicker w/ oversized chest patch pockets & narrow belt

At 14, Ghesquière assumed an internship with French designer agnès b, for which he was paid in clothes. Nicolas worked from 1990 to 1992 as an assistant to designer Jean-Paul Gaultier.

Denim belted coat w/ leathery pants and gunmetal combat boots

In 1997, at the young age of 25, Ghesquière was the surprise choice to head Paris fashion house Balenciaga. In 2012, the PPR group announced his departure from Balanciaga after a 15-year collaboration.

Cool metallic boots

Leopard-print box purse

He joined Louis Vuitton in 2013, replacing Marc Jacobs as creative director for the women's collections.

Killer metallic boot w/ heavy treads

On 5 March 2014, Ghesquiere had his first show under the LV brand.

Love these Harness crop tops