Balmain presented one of the most popular shows of fall 2009, with looks I knew I’d want to interpret into my own wardrobe. While lovely, I’m not in the market for super-short body-con dresses swathed in Swarovski crystals, but I fell in love with the separates. The genius of Decarnin is his ability to turn the quintessential basics (black blazers, stiletto boots, cigarette pants) into elevated, edgy, must-have investment pieces. The trick, of course, is finding cheaper versions of designs so unique, special and perfectly tailored.
Balmain F/W 2009 Pieces
- Buckle-Embellished Boots, $1.605
- Wool Cropped Tuxedo Pants, $2,195
- Cotton-Blend Tuxedo Jacket, $3,805
- Suede Zipped Ankle Boots, $1,975
- Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $12,050 (Holy Moses)
All items, if they are within your budget, can be found at Net-A-Porter.
For those of us who cannot afford a 12-thousand-dollar leather jacket (I don’t even think I have a credit card with a max that high), but love the above Balmain looks, I’ve done some hunting for cheaper interpretations.
Boots
- A – Rosegold, $325
- B – Tory Burch, $550
- C – Miss Sixty, $239
- D – Report, $121
Belts
- E – Vurt, $23
- F – Linea Pelle, $75
Tuxedo Blazers
- G – Topshop, $160
- H – MM Couture, $98
- I – Topshop, $125
Leather Blazers & Sequin Top
- J – Dorothy Perkins, $240
- K – Red Herring, $80
- L – Free People, $68
My Picks
If I were to work this look, I’d go for the following pieces:
- Love Moschino Pants, $98
- Free People Sequin Tank, $68
- Topshop Grosgrain Blazer, $125
- Luxury Rebel Studded Skimmers, $225
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LOVE Balmain! Thanks for doing this! It’s hard for me to try to interpret runway into wearable daily stuff so this is great!
I just bought a black blazer from Target that actually fits really well. Its a boyfriend style but it is still cut for a woman so its not too boxy. I’m a tall woman with kind of broad shoulders and I was able to fit into a small (I wanted a closer fit)