European Fashion Week 2011; Trends

As we say goodbye to Paris Fashion Week 2011 and Hello to Loreal Melbourne Fashion Week (next week) here is a quick run down of the trends that have hit the European Runways of late.

70's Style-

I must admit, I am obsessed with my flares. I already own 4 pairs and I can't get enough. Think Rachel Zoe meets Marsha Brady...the 70's are back. We have been seeing so many designers reinevent the 70's in their latest collections on the European runways of late, also magazines and celebrities have also taken on their own adaptation of this trend. Wide legged trousers, fedora hats, fur trimmed trenchs, pant suits, calf length dresses and skirts have all been seen on the runways. Marc Jacobs, Tony Burch and Chris Benz were just some of the designers who expressed their love for the decade.

Marc Jacobs New York Fashion Week 2011

Chloe

The Turtle Neck
Who would of thought our Nanna's turtle neck would be reinvented? From the runway we have seen that a turtle neck can be worn with....well anything! At the Celine show almost every model struttered down the runway sporting a a fitted white turtle neck, displayed under blazers, long trenches and sweaters. The turtle neck look screams that Summer is well over and Winter is on its way.

Celine Paris Fashion Week 2011

Isabel Marant Paris Fashion Week 2011

The Poncho/ Cape
The Poncho/ Cape has me excited about keeping warm in the up and coming chilly months. Yves Saint Laurent showed us the cape in a more dramatic fashion,  Rag & Bones took to the more bohemian look, and DKNY made us question weather it is a coat or a cape. The Poncho/ Cape/ Blanket wrap- whatever you choose to call it is in!

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Fashion Week 2011

Chanel

Chloe Paris Fashion Week 2011

DKNY

Colourful Fur
"Its called dyed to match," Designer Michael Kors has said. Put it this way, any kind of fur is amazing!.....Colourful fur takes my love to the next level. Seen on the Milan runway, Fendi boasted multicolured and textured fur pieces, at Gucci they came in eye-catching colours from aqua green to plum and Prada displayed shaggy colourful pieces.

Fendi

Gucci

Prada Milan fashion week 2011

Sheer Skirts-
I have one....and you should too! Sheer skirts have been a hit on the European runways. Marc Jacobs show in Paris was opened with a transperent top, patent leather thick belt and a sheer skirt. The Givenchy collection, and Stella Mcartney also used them in there collections in all different forms.

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A/W Paris Fashion Week; Celine

Pheobe Philip is a genius I must say! The designer for Celine has achieved a well known name for the brand when it comes to tailored minimalism. In the A/W collection, showcased at Paris Fashion Week , Philip did not disappoint, as she paired fabrics such as fur, leather and sheer shiffon and placed them with sharp tailored pieces and bright colours. Trousers inserted with leather, turtle necks, multi-coloured tunics and wool-felt blazers headed down the runway. Very structured coats were a major part of the collection; some extra long coming in at the waist band then falling below the knee. A few coats were boasting bold, block colour, others had fur situated down the collar and leather arm inserts. The colour palette was full of earthy tones with a burst of colour here and there. I personally love the luxurious fabrics create a fine distinction between the classic and modernism.

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Paris Fashion Week Style

Ah, what I would give to be in Paris right about now!.....Even more I would give to be watching the stylish stroll to and from the catwalk shows at Paris Fashion week!!....The beautiful city of lights, world famous buildings and monuments hosted Fashion week from the 1st of March (it still has 2 days to go!) and I couldn't resist but to post these inspirational images I have found of the elite on the streets before and after the shows. Detailed fur, tough leather, camel coats/capes, structured trenches and sexy sheer pieces were on show on the stone path sidewalks. There were oversized slouchy cut pieces, as well sharp, crisp tailoring. Black still proves to be popular among the fashion crowd; however bursts of colour here and there created an eye-catching juxtaposition. Abbey Lee channelled her inner 90's Goth and she wasn't the only one making her inner darkness chic, with style director of US Elle, Kate Lanphear also showcasing a distinct black gothic coat. Thousands of people flock to the city to find love that will sweep them away...not me! I will visit the city to simply drown myself in the chic and stylish famous French couture!

Let me know what you think.

xx

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