Over the Top Fashion Shows

What’s the deal with these crazy fashion shows?  I mean they are amazing to watch and ‘o so much fun’ but who can wear that stuff in reality?

Well, those types of shows are based around Haute Couture, and the intent is to set the tone for the fashion lines for the season.  The normal shows that display what goes on the shelves at retail stores and on the internet are showing Pret a Porter designs, or ready to wear.  For a full understanding of the two check our related article Haute Couture vs. Pret a Porter which expresses in detail these two styles.

What’s more fun, going to a car show and seeing the new four door sedan that’s out or the flying concept car?  Well, perhaps neither, but that’s the best analogy we can give.  Of course in the Fashion Industry it is important re-sellers and buyers to see normal pieces that they will order and eventually hand over to their customers.

So what is the point of these Over the Top or even Way Over the Top Fashion Shows?  Well for one, they are sooooo much fun!  The general point is to show what the designer or design house has in store in for the season or year.   It allows them to create works of art that will be displayed and reflected in their ready to wear pieces.  It also gives them an opportunity to showcase their vision and perhaps a few pieces that they know someone may actually pick up on!

In general, these shows set the ‘tone’ for the season and retailers watch them to understand what to expect for the Pret a Port designs to come.  Everything from style of clothing to what color will be hot is expressed through these artistic events.  As well, you must keep in mind that most of the large designers and design houses make small profits from their actual clothing, most income for these giants comes from fragrances, accessories and alternate items (think airplane interiors and the such, we’re not kidding check into it…)

So in short is anyone actually expected to wear any of these flamboyant outfits, no they aren’t, aside from very very special occasions such as runway shows!  In which pieces are even altered last second to models form if needed!  But they do set the theme, under and over tones for the season.  And aside from being a venue to showcase the sheer artistic talent of the designers, did we mention they are sooooo much fun????