Trend Report SS2018: Summer Plaid

From perfect picnic plaids to subtle tweed patterns; the summer check is here. From grey colored head to toe suit up looks (Ralph Lauren) to vibrant dresses (Marni) the summer plaid comes in enough shapes and sizes to have just about everyone joining in on the fun. A waist belt (McQueen) and/or bare legs (Versus) add for some sexiness. Although Rykiel proves you can look just as feminine in an oversized, checked kaftan. Clown meets cool might be the perfect description for this look. And your number one go to shop destination for this look? Burberry will have you checked up with the coolest summer looks. Now let’s start stacking up on some checks!

 

Trend Report SS2018: Suits (you perfectly)

Never though you’d be wearing a suit off duty? Think again. This summer you’re bound to suit up for just about any occasion given the fact that this business chic look comes in many different options. From pastel colored (Victoria Beckham, Gucci, MaxMara) and striped (Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani) to denim (Dior) and extra vibrant (Versace, Marc Jacobs). Have your pick and start casualizing (if that was ever a word). Just add sneakers, a fanny pack, brooches (Dries van Noten), a beret (Dior), a good pair of sunnies (Gucci) as well as a good pair of loafers (Galliano) and you can go from desk to dinner (or dawn). Office proof meets street chic. Let’s suit up for summer!

 

Trend Report SS2018: Pastel Party

If you’d had to pick the ultimate Easter brunch look this trend offers you all the inspiration you might need. Besides, nothing says ‘spring’ like a pastel perfect ensemble. Just ask Bottega Veneta, Dries van Noten and Marni, to name just a few. From baby blue and peach to lavender and lemon; your favorite sorbet flavour might just make the ultimate on trend look. Whether fringe (Bottega Veneta) or fur (Burberry), shiny (Tom Ford) or sheer (Carolina Herrera) this flirty and feminine look matches any style. Yet we’re mostly crushing the pink + yellow Céline, a color combination we’re probably going to see a lottt this summer. Are you feeling the soft color palette? And if so, which pastel party will you be attending?

 

Paris Fashion Week FW2018 Trend Recap

Spring is in the air and fashion month is over. Time to elaborate on everything we’ve seen. You’ve seen our Milan Recap now let’s summ up some of the Paris Fashion Week highlights. In terms of beauty the sky was the limit as gold colored hair, rainbow eyeshadow and extraordinary frizz made it’s way onto the runway. Fashion wise big themes were protective (layers) of clothing), futuristic, shiny designs, the eighties, cinched waists, logomania, crazy headpieces, plaids and a good mixing game of street and chic. And while you probably don’t want to wear anything else but your pj’s now, after a month filled with fashion, here’s what to look forward to. Five trends you’ll be rocking a year from now.

Romanctic & dreamy dresses (for days)

All wrapped up (toss on blankets) – as seen in Milan

Wild thoughts

Layering game

High shine

Streetfashion Paris Womenswear FW2018, Day 08

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that Balenciaga-shirt or your latest Vetements-denim? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks 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 Fashionweek, womenswear FW2018/19.

Louis Vuitton Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2018

A spaceship landed inside the Louvre right before the Louis Vuitton show kicked off. The Star Wars-y vehicle came from the future and brought us a highly desirable, wearable and ladylike FW2018 collection. Remarkable? The Arclight it-sneaker had made way for perfect pumps. And skirt(suits) and sportive tops (cropped jackets and sweater details) were a big theme all throughout the show. Models looked chic and sophisticated; handbags under their arms, one glove on, LV logo´s on their chest. Highlights were a checked, unbuttoned dress worn over a pair of camel trousers and a woolen sweater as well as a leather coat paired with some sparkly trousers and a chain belt. No best selling sneakers, but many soon to be hit items for the modern day girl that is all about contemporary clothing with just the right edge and sophistication. And now it´s back to space for the LV shuttle. What a way to end a fashion filled month.

Chanel Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2018

“I’ve always loved autumn. This is a kind of Indian summer, with all the leaves. It’s a beautiful mood`, Karl stated backstage. And so we ended in a true Chanel forest (inside the Grand Palais) to witness his latest collection. A solid and chic Chanel line-up, without any huge surprises. Then again doesn’t the show’s backdrop at Chanel always deserves and gets the most attention? Tweed (skirt) suits, high (Karl Lagerfeld) collars, extra chunky scarves, high buns and big earring painted the fw2018 images. Puffer coats and hoodies added a sportive touch. While a finale of sheer black lace dresses worn with bright colored gloves added for some extra drama (and holidays dress up options). Designs way to chic for walk in the forest. Yet if Karl Lagerfeld says so let´s go, into the woods!

Trend Report SS2018: Sharp or smudged?

So truth be said, nude lips are all the rage for the upcoming season. Yet, as the story goes with classics, a good red lip never goes out of style. And so for spring/summer 2018 many make-up artists went for a statement lip. Fun fact is that this time around that statement lip varies from super sharp to completely smudged. Razer sharp were the deep red lips at Kenzo, picture perfect one by one. The biggest contrast compared to the extremely smudged lips at Gucci. The shape of Sies Marjan’s orange colored lips was right in between and at Margiela lips looked like stamps. And then there were the models at Sonia Rykiel, Blumarine, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel and Temperly London with their perfect pouts. Au natural may be trending, red hot is still a ‘thing’. Whether sharp or smudged, let’s paint this town red (orange and burgundy). Kiss kiss, bang bang.

Alexander McQueen Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2018

Knitted personalised sweaters awaited the most important guests at Alexander McQueen. The nicest gift to please those critics. The collection inspired by the idea of “butterflies and bugs, and paradise found rather than lost.” had little to do with those knitwear pieces. It kicked off with multiple sheer and lace combinations in which the models looked fierce and sexy. Corset details, cinched waists, bright red lips, their hair tight back. Strong shouldered jackets and an extremely boxy emerald suit added for some contrast in silhouette. While the finale was a costum-y dress up gown game (with fringes, feathers, ruffles and what not) of it´s own. It wasn´t the most wearable collection. But hey, we get to take home that McQueen sweater with our name on it. We´re in good spirits anyway.

Stella McCartney Catwalk Fashion Show Paris FW2018

Apart from the few menswear looks (from her menswear line that is just one year old) the Stella McCartney womenswear was a perfect interplay of masculinity and femineity. She introduced a fair amount of long lace, pastel colored dresses and alternated them with winter suits and checked woolen coats. Large prints of British artist J.H. linch paintings were the statement makers on several dreamy, transparent dresses. Bags were big and shoes less chunky than the Stella’s we’ve spotted out on the streets these weeks. Still there was lots to love. And with the sustainability factor becoming more and more important Stella McCartney is staying one of the key players in the international fashion game (the designer is said to be wanting to buy back parent company Kering’s 50 percent). The finale’s white lace maxi dress looked pretty enough to get married in. And we can’t help but already imagining those pretty fairytale dresses on Hollywood parties and award shows to come.

 

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