Chanel Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear FW2016

Everyone seated at Chanel had a front row seat to witness every single one of the 92 outfits passing by at the Grand Palais Tuesday morning. No iceberg, Supermarket or airport to distract us from the clothing this time around. Back to err..basic, although every guest still had a gold painted chair awaiting them. At least Karl made sure our eyes were all on those bright pink opening looks. A selection of Chanel classic; tweed skirt suits decorated by multiple pearl necklaces. Update though, by touches of denim, riding boots and leather-brimmed boaters. After the pink an array of gray and off white looks appeared, followed by touches of camel, metallic, black and white. Heavy winter wool, leather and a type of multi colored fake fur gave the collection it’s rich touch, as did the gloves, the bags (some attached to the models’ belts – as seen at Prada) and the delicate jewelry. There were coats we could live in and off shoulder party dresses you’d never want to take off. Yet we doubt whether those silly hats will ever really become a thing..

Streetfashion Paris Womenswear FW2016, day 7

What are they wearing during the international fashion weeks? A Raf Simons jacket, that vintage YSL or their latest Comme des Garcons suit? During the fashion weeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Womenswear Fashion Week.

Hermès Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear FW2016

Hermès is never much about trends. Nor is it about story telling (besides the obvious horse riding references of course). Yet what you can rely on every single season is a collection of beautifully made fashion classics. Hermès is all about suede and leather and f/w2016 will be no exception. Yet what Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski added were the loveliest and cosiest cashmere and wool pieces. Like a grey shaded full cover dress worn with just a small black belt (the absolute winning look of the collection, be it not even that outspoken). Or a chunky grey sweater/coat paired with some cropped pants. Not a touch of bare skin in sight (naturally you’d think when it concerns a winter collection, yet some of last week’s shows beg to differ), still those fully covered models breathed a certain sexiness. What a waistbelt and a pair of glossy boots and chunky heels can do.. The color palette changed from that typical Hermès brown to navy, burgundy and green. We spotted some diamond patterns and a selection of small stripes as a few statement accessories failed to really make an impression. A solid yet subtle luxurious collection fit for a French fashion house with so much heritage.

Streetfashion Paris Womenswear FW2016, day 6

What are they wearing during the international fashion weeks? A Raf Simons jacket, that vintage YSL or their latest Comme des Garcons suit? During the fashion weeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Womenswear Fashion Week.

Givenchy Fashion Show Paris Womenswear FW2016

Carreau du Temple, the show venue at which Riccardo Tisci presented his earliest collection, brought us all together for Givenchy on Sunday night. For fall he came up with variety of psychedelic meets animalistic as well as Egypt inspired with a touch of military. Busy printed mid length dresses paired with generously cut officer’s coats and jackets and worn with just below the knee pump/boots. Fur lining and leather patches (like a green fur lining on a golden jacket and some black snakeskin patches on a number of all black looks) were a returning thing. Tweed suits were alternated with oversized shorts. And light lace and transparency had just as much a place in this collection as that heavy snakeskin-leopard lined number (which looked stunning) towards the end. Within the all natural color palette one bright shaded leather metallic jacket and even a cheerful paisley print made their way onto the runway. Proof that for fall/winter anything goes if you ask Tisci. Therefor not the strongest, most cohesive collection, but it included some mindblowing looks nonetheless.

Celine Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear FW2016

Relaxed, wearable, at ease; Céline’s fall/winter collection wasn’t one to deliver a fresh fashion message. Instead, Phoebe Philo sticked to her strength and came up with some of her stronger signature Céline pieces. Nothing brand new, or overthought, fashion wise. Yet a kind of stillness, Philo felt she needed within the crazy turmoil of coming up with something different every single season. Understandably so. Her bare faced models effortlessly showed of her easy going fall, neutral (ivory, beige, caramel) shaded pieces. Fit and flare dresses worn over wide-leg trousers. Silk and shiny dresses as well as big buttoned-up shirts with undone cuffs added to the shows pajama dressing style. As heavy raincoats (a blue leather number stood out) and boiled wool seemed more suitable for the season. And what shoe better to fit that easy going-vibe than a flat leather sandal, fall/winter or not. Most of the newness was in the bags, tied and strapped around models’ waists as well as the door-knocker earrings. We’re not necessarily overcome with enthusiasm. This was one for the true Philo fans.

Streetfashion Paris Womenswear FW2016, Day 5

What are they wearing during the international fashion weeks? A Raf Simons jacket, that vintage YSL or their latest Comme des Garcons suit? During the fashion weeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Womenswear Fashion Week.

Comme des Garçons Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear FW2016

Though spring hasn’t yet sprung Comme des Garcons was fully in bloom on Saturday. While imagining the punks in the 18th century Rei Kawakubo came up with a crafted collection of 17 outfits that embodied some serious floral explosion. Rose petals, 3D flower constructions and a number of rose prints pushed the brands girly side forward. The richest materials combined added to the luxe layering concept of the collection. Pinks and reds all over, yet it wasn’t necessary a sweet and upbeat show. Rather, those architectonic creations accompanied by those 18th century black wigs seemed to deliver a darker message. Stating there’s a revolution at hand. A fashion revolution wrapped in some glorious multiple rose-patterned jacquards, that is.

Streetfashion Paris Womenswear FW2026, day 4

What are they wearing during the international fashion weeks? A Raf Simons jacket, that vintage YSL or their latest Comme des Garcons suit? During the fashion weeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Paris Womenswear Fashion Week.

Junya Watanabe Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear FW2016

Origami deluxe was the message we received at Junya Watanabe. The designer delivered an impressive collection filled with 38 statement looks. Basically all geometric 3D outfits worn over skinny black pants and longsleeves. Designs folded and pleated in some way delivering a cohesive selection of dazzling accordion style pieces. Rounded and sharp, bold and curvy, including those architectonic headpieces (incl. a Darth Vader helmet lookalike). Try getting into a cab in outfit #7. Watanabe himself described the designs as “Hyper Construction Dress” and sure they had quite the complex construction. We’d love to see the patterns of these art forms. Touches of vivid red and bright pink, added to the all black color palette, gave the collection an upbeat vibe. Pleats please!

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