BAAM's (hectic) Fashion week...

Although barely landed from Paris, I could not refuse to attend the many runway shows of the BAAM (Buenos Aires Alta Moda), which, for 20 years now, are held at the Sheraton Hotel with much success. Organized by Héctor Vidal Rivas, and his sons Manuela and Valentín, it gathers the best of local designers. And it's also like a never-ending party... You get to bump into actresses, models, former models, ladies from society... So many women! And they all seem to love each other a lot, because they kiss and hug so warmingly... But with women you never know, right?

I went to four of the many shows:

- Laurencio Adot's, who is a dear old friend of mine.

- Carolina Muller's, who I did not know but of whom I've heard great things.

- Menage à Trois, which is one of the best boutiques in BA and its owner, Amelia Saban, is an avid reader of our blog.

- And, last but not least, Calandra's. As you already know, I've known Teresa Calandra and Gabriela Flores Pirán, owners and designers, since forever.

I had a lot of fun. Let's get started.

Laurencio Adot is a very talented designer and this time he presented a line-up of dresses with a strong presence of color, but without forgetting the classic black. Style and elegance. A special note: all the models walked the runway wearing a black "bandeau" over their eyes, like a mask. I run into Laurencio yesterday and asked him the reason for this... He said it was so as not to see the tragedies of life... Interesting.

Carolina Muller presented a very nice collection, chic, with short skirts and touches of glam-rock. Marked waists. Lots of black, but also dark blue, which is gaining importance in night outfits. Some glitter also, but in correct amounts. 

Menage à Trois was able, as usual, to dazzle with sophisticated looks, with lots of leather (something we'll be seeing in Fall/Winter 2013), extremely-high boots and sequins. Amazing night dresses and fabulous jewelry. One of the best shows.

(Menage à Trois)

And finally, Calandra's, which, apart from its boutiques in Buenos Aires, the brand sells a lot in the rest of Argentina and nearby countries. They started selling sunglasses and then opened a pret-à-porter division. Teresa and Gabriela travel a lot to Europe and know what a working mom with a social life needs to look her best. Lots of jersey, easy-going pieces but with glamour and style.

(Calandra)

All in all, what I liked best were the hairdos (very trendy pony-tails), which looked very well-achieved.

What I liked less... the shoes. Unfortunately we are far from the Louboutins and the Blahniks...

(I want to thank María José Barcat for allowing me to use the picture she took of me for her blog.)