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As ever with fashion month, all roads lead to Paris. Arguably the most anticipated of the four fashion weeks, for me the designers who exhibit in the French capital cater to an inherent sense of style, rather than the bold trendsetting and vision of London Fashion Week or the prolific commercialism of New York. Many of the shows I look forward to the most unfold in Paris, so choosing my top five is always tricky, but the vision of AW12/13 embodied in this selection made these presentations the most memorable for me:

Guillaume Henry is taking Carven from strength to strength. Vivid prints, beautiful cutwork detailing and a series of really wearable looks made this presentation one of my Parisian highlights.
Clare Waight Keller's latest collection for Chloé once again proved why I love the label so much- it offers the best in aspirational dressing. These quintessentially French looks capture an effortless chic which feels really wearable and accessible. I love the oversize coats, bold pops of colour and sophisticated city styling. 

A splash of Old Hollywood glamour, complete with red lipstick and 40s inspired shapes made the Nina Ricci presentation another of my Paris Fashion Week highlights. 

Another effortlessly chic collection came from Sonia Rykiel, who juxtaposed a series of masculine looks with some beautifully feminine dresses. I love how classic each of these looks are- again perfectly embodying French style.

I feel like my love of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli at Valentino is becoming as predictable as my admiration for Erdem, but their take on AW12/13 was just beautiful. With a host of brocading, embroidery and texture, this collection felt really diverse and unashamedly romantic, drawing on a variety of classical inspiration to create a series of ultra-feminine designs. 

So, that's it until September! What did you think of my Parisian top five?

(Image credit: elle.com.)

11.07.2012- Fashion Week Top Five: Paris AW12/13

This post has certainly been a long time coming, hasn't it?! I can only apologise for the delay, but can think of no better way to get ready for the spring than by looking back at my favourite of the SS12 collections from Paris: (I realise this is slightly ironic given that I'm putting this together wrapped in a blanket with ankle deep snow outside, but nevertheless!)
 Another stunning collection from Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli at Valentino. I loved the unashamed romanticism of this collection, from the angelic plaited hair to the intricate cutwork which gave the looks a really antique feel. Demure and dainty- this show was my favourite from Paris.

The Louis Vuitton presentation was a riot of sheer girly style. Ornate flowers were a repeated motif throughout, and the whole collection felt like a homage to the ritual dressing up and childhood imagination- as reflected in the carousel set, vivid colours and cartoon-like appliqué detailing.

Riccardo Tisci's spring collection for Givenchy incorporated candy colours, sheer fabrics and perfectly cut pieces. I love the juxtaposition between androgynous tailoring and the feminine colour palette, which together created a really fresh, modern aesthetic.

Stunning dresses in an array of sparkling jewel tones and form defining shapes made the Elie Saab show one of the most glamorous from Paris. Perfectly sophisticated, elegant and chic, this was a collection of dresses made to grace the red carpet if ever I saw one. 

This collection marked the start of a new direction for Dior, and encapsulated a vision of elegance which the label is so renowned for. Sheer fabrics, peplum hems and embellished details came together to create a series of classically feminine looks and marked notable a return to the label's Parisian roots. 

Which shows did you like from Paris? And which spring looks were you most inspired by?

(Image credit: fashiongonerogue.)

07.02.2012- Fashion Week Top Five: Paris SS12

Whilst I'm yet to get round to posting about my highlights from London Fashion Week, the sartorial circus has hurtled into Paris, which today played host to the Chanel SS12 presentation at the Grand Palais. An underwater themed set consisting of giant clams, coral and bright white shingle combined with a collection evoking all things subaquatic firmly set the seaside as style inspiration for next season:


Pearl details, iridescent fabrics and mollusc inspired accessories all brought Karl Lagerfeld's vision of Atlantis into vivid, vibrant detail. I love how clearly the concept is translated into the designs, from small details such as the just-stepped-out-of-the-sea hair styling through to shape and colour. And, as if this beautiful collection wasn't enough, Florence Welch became a mermaid for the morning, performing throughout the show from a giant clam shell:


Although I'm not confident that Ariel from The Little Mermaid was the muse for this collection, stranger things have happened, particularly when you consider the Cruella-esque stylings of the Topshop Unique AW11 presentation. Could cartoon characters be becoming unlikely style icons in their own right, I wonder? Anyway, regardless of whether Karl is a Disney fan, I can't post about this collection without including this song (and wondering whether Florence included it in her set!)


What did you think of the Chanel SS12 show?

(Image credit: style.com. Video credit: Youtube.)

04.10.2011- Under the Sea

Paris Fashion Week was well worth the wait and there were so many collections which really stood out. Needless to say, I found it very tricky to narrow it down to my five favourites, so as well as the collections I've chosen, honourable mentions must go to Riccardo Tisci's walk on the wild side at Givenchy and Stella's re-invention of spots and shoulders. Here are my top five from Paris:

1) Valentino

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli's presentation for Valentino was charming. With romantic maxi dresses, pleats and beautiful embellishments, this collection channelled understated elegance and femininity. The main thing I really admired about the designs shown here was how accessible they felt; even if you haven't got the budget to afford Valentino (who has?), the shapes and colours of this collection provide a slice of inspiration which I'm sure will filter down to the high street for next season. I can't wait!

2) Cacharel

 The Cacharel presentation was clean, fresh and felt really modern. The prints are amazing (I especially love the way the white print pops against the navy blue) and the crisp white on show here looks like a massive trend in the making. 

3) Lanvin

 Alber Elbaz delivered yet another lovely collection for Lanvin, complete with his now trademark asymmetric floor length gowns and bold colours. His use of floral print somehow feels really fresh, and I really like the way the motif has been used throughout the collection. 

4) Carven

The designs which Guillame Henry created for Carven were cute, feminine and sophisticated. Once again, pleats made an appearance, as did the cute collars which have become synonymous with the Carven label. 

5) Alexander McQueen

Paris wouldn't be Paris without the anticipation of a McQueen show. Sarah Burton's latest creations for the label are breathtaking and I really admire the way that she is developing the signature aesthetic created by Lee McQueen. As ever, the collection featured beautifully engineered dresses, elaborate detail and a sense of character which is quintessentially McQueen. 

So that's it until September when the SS12 presentations kick off! 

What were your favourite collections from Paris? Do you agree with my picks?

(Image credit: style.com and fashiongonerogue.)

16.03.2011- Fashion Week Top Five: Paris AW11

As promised, here are my picks from the SS11 shows at Paris Fashion Week:

Alexander McQueen
 
Sarah Burton's beautiful collection for McQueen was sumptuous, romantic and fantastical, bearing all the hallmarks of the late Lee McQueen's genius (as particularly evident in the tailored coats.) For me this collection struck the perfect balance between old and new, with a nod to classic shapes invested with a fresh sense of purpose and direction. I can't wait to see more of Burton's work for the label. 

Miu Miu

The Miu Miu collection really reminded me of a graphic novel, with almost cartoon like prints, and exaggerated superhero shoulders, but I love the way the pieces retained a sense of femininity through repeated emphasis on the waist and line.

Paul and Joe

A gorgeously bright, fun and girly collection, which felt really evocative of summer. 

Celine

Uncomplicated minimalist chic at its best.

Valentino

As you may have guessed by now, I absolutely adore dresses, so this collection was my idea of heaven! I really love the detailing on each of the pieces above, as well as the repeated use of shape and line at play here. 

Stella McCartney

Again, I really like the simplicity and muted tones of this collection. 

Chanel

 How could I write about Paris and not include Chanel? Although I'm not sold on the clumpy looking footwear, I love the 1920's influence at play here, with the tiered fringing and longer lines, as well as the dramatic eye makeup. I'm also obsessing over the camellia print! 

Chloé
 Beautiful Grecian style draping, simple yet so elegant. 

So, the fashion circus is over for another few months. What were your favourites from Paris? I've drawn up a top four, with my favourite shows from each city:

* New York- Mulberry
*London- Erdem
*Milan- Dolce and Gabbana
*Paris- Alexander McQueen

Which collections have been your favourites from the last month overall? Do you agree with my picks? And which Autumn/Winter shows are you most looking forward to?

(Image credit: style.com.)

10.10.10- From Paris with love

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