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.