By Christine Suppes

Nicolas Ghesqui�re showed some finely sculpted "classic Balenciaga" dresses before getting on with the meat of his collection--separates and dresses with lace or chiffon insets, short sleeved turtlenecks proclaiming "Balenciaga Paris New York", a lot of embellishment, ruffles and mixing of stripes and patterns.� Shiny silver and black brocade supertight pantsuits worn with high neck ruffled blouses called out the dandy.� A deceptively simple�drop shouldered dress revealed swirls of lace inset on the back and appliqu�d lace print� pieces sewn at the hem.� This collection�was�a tour de force because it spoke to how so many fashionistas want to look.��� The work is exquisite, painstaking and very special.� It looks enough like couture that many pieces will no doubt have a waiting list---�a collection with the aforementioned merits that is shown in the colors cream, white, black with gold or silver accents will sell out quickly.� Place your orders now. �

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