Paris…. Mmmm… Don’t we all adore this city?! And, what
a better way to close the runways than in the ville lumière, as usual. From
classy, elegant and minimal trends to modern, edgy and loud ones; this fabulous
diversity of the French fashion is a constant we cannot not stop appreciating and
adoring.
No doubt there were repetitive trends in the
fall/winter 2017 collections in all of the four mayor fashion weeks; such as strong
asymmetry (especially on necklines and hems), artsy vibes, feminine bucolic airs,
glamorous silhouettes, transparent dresses, florals and stand-out
prints, bows, knots, ruffles, deconstruction, bohemian charm, ethnicity, black
leather, eclecticism… But the French-stablished houses always have something more
to add to enrich this list. So, here some delightful trends to fall for…
ABSOLUTE WHITE
Lovely head-to-toe white ensembles were really popular. Their simple but precious charm resulted from beautiful strategic layering; asymmetry or
perfect minimalism. (Giambattista Valli, Akris, Chanel)
ULTRA HIGH BOOTS
A popular element, taken from vintage archives of the
60s & 70s fashion, were the over-the-knee boots. Bohemian but chic and
stylish; they looked absolutely gorgeous mostly with short dresses and long ones
with sexy high-slits. (Andrew Gn, Dior, Isabel Marant)
FULL TEXTURE
Artsy textures in a wide range of materials and playful
mixes achieved through patchwork, paneling, fringes, feathers, 3D motifs and especially ultra-rich
ruffles of wonderful volume; were shown on fabulous looks as
they spoke out desirable edginess and irreverence. (Alexander McQueen, Sacai, Balmain)
METALLIC DRESSES
Beautiful metallic dresses in paillettes, lames,
silks, jerseys… Showing off bright sensuality and pizzazz had their big moment on
the runways. Short, midi, or long; curve-hugging or a bit loose; they caused total
fascination. (Redemption. Mugler, Rochas)
ON POINT MASCULINITY
An on point masculinity was very much
embraced; as it was magnificently seen in menswear-inspired tailoring, cuts and
details. There were fabulous suits in plaid, glen check, twill, herringbone and
other beautiful wools, that transmitted wonderful character and strength. (Saint Laurent, Off-White, Paco Rabanne)
THE COAT-DRESS
Gorgeous coat-dresses; long, midi or over-the-knee,
satisfied those souls thirsty for sophistication and ladylike panache; a must-have
that would fit any body type and could perfectly be taken from daytime to date-night.
(A.P.C, Alexis Mabille, Anne Sofie Madsen)
COLORFUL VOLUMINOUS FURS
A superb display of colorful and voluminous furs (hopefully
faux), created a delightful excitement that was undeniable once they were
moving on the runways. Stand-out furry details and trims, stolas, jackets,
coats; and even skirts accompanying elegant suits, dresses and separates
created or completed fantastic ensembles. (Leonard, DROME, Shiatzy Chen)
THE VERY HIGH SLIT
Yes, we have seen it over and over; and it cannot look
more fresh and updated! We might be calling the ultra-high slit the forever on-trend
trend; because it is; and we adore it! All the sensuality, sophistication and
femininity can be summarized in this absolutely extraordinary cut. Now and forever
it is ours to enjoy! (Y Project, Elie Saab, Valentin Yudashkin)
Now we have got plenty to get inspiration from! So, let's keep it going... Yeah!
LIFE IS A RUNWAY!
Gaby
