Fall Winter Trend 2016 / 2017: Biker Style

Biker chic just arrived at another level. Designers like McQueen, Valentino and Gucci have been experimenting with this wardrobe essential. Altering it’s proportions from girly to oversized and puffy. Patches and studs add even more originality and then think about the thousand ways to wear it! Paired with a black skinny like all the models (at work) or over some culottes like they do in Paris. Wear it over your favorite winter jumper or combine it with a maxi dress. And even on a night out in town the tough yet sexy black leather biker jacket is your best company. Biker style winter 2016.

Fall Winter Trend 2016 / 2017: XL Sleeves

Who needs gloves when you can completely disappear in your XL winter sleeves? Design labels like Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs and DKNY showed just how to keep it cool while staying warm with the longest sleeves of the season. Make sure you still have some silhouette by pairing those oversized winter jumpers with some sexy tights and booties of showing just a little ankle (as seen at Nina Ricci and Sportmax). Prefer a pair of tough army boots? Take a hint from DKNY and MSGN. Go oversize all the way like Costume National or opt for a ton sur ton ensemble like Pringle of Scotland did. Tons of options to keep you covered.

Fall Winter Trend 2016 / 2017: Choker up

The style rule of avoiding wearing earrings and a necklace doesn’t apply this season. We’re wearing multiple accessories we like, all at once. That might be a little ‘in your face’ at first, but it’s the easiest way to make a statement. Just look at how the choker has regained it’s position. Worn at festivals and all over London town this grungy accessory has suddenly become the chicest thing. And now that labels like Oscar de la Renta, Lanvin, Balmain and Elie Saab joined in on the fun these designer chokers have become highly desirable. It seems the ultimate piece of jewelry combined with an elegant, ruffled white shirt, a dressed up red velvet suit or a tough biker jacket, (see images above) all spotted during London Fashion Week. From extremely delicate, done in silver to hard & heavy made out of black leather; there’s one for every style or taste. Let’s choker up!

Fall Winter Trend 2016 / 2017: Shiny shoes

If you look around at what shoes the cool girls are wearing to a fashion event these days, you’ll notice all shoes are shiny and sparkly. And that’s not just a coincidence. It’s high times for velvet boots and glitter boots. Philip Lim and Dries van Noten already felt it, the high street shops are seeing it now. And why wouldn’t a purple velvet bootie become the shoe of the year? It’s super chic under a pair of patched denim trousers and it’s the highly elegant matched with a slipdress too. Just pick the color of your choice (we say green, purple, gold or silver) and start parading. Sparkling and glossy footwear at Victoria Beckham and Tommy Hilfiger too. Walk into the holiday season with these shiny booties worthy of a true Cinderella moment. Shine bright like a velvet bootay.

Fall Winter Trend 2016 / 2017: Puffer Gone Posh

Yes, it took us quite a while to adjust to this one too. And boy did we take our time. Ever since the release of Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ in the summer of 2015 the puffer coat has wandered around in our subconscious. We may have had red puffer dreams, but never ended up actually buying and wearing one ourselves. The puffer coat did come across as a man repelling kind of fashion trend. It wouldn’t do anyone any good to their figure. But slightly careless hanging on one of Rihanna, Gigi or Kim K’s shoulders we (and more importantly the cool streetstyle kids) could suddenly see this item becoming a big trend. Tommy Hilfiger, Balenciaga (they even already introduced a body warmer for SS2017), ACNE Studios, DKNY and Stella McCartney all sent out their versions. And this winter, we’re finally prepared to work it. Matched with the tightest of pants they don’t look so bad after all. Plus, you’ll be able to bear the coldest of temperatures. Now, the high street shops have all introduced their own puffer version, in navy, black or army printed, but if you’re gonna do it, opt for that red hot version. The puffer was never this posh. Get it while it’s hot.

Paris Fashion Week SS2017 Trend Round-up

We’re slowly getting back to our daily routine, picking up our ordinary fashion jobs. Far away from the cities that sequentially sizzled with fashion for a good uninterrupted four weeks. And while the rhythm of fashion week is slowly leaving our system we look back one more time at what Paris Fashion Week had to offer us. Practical wear and oversized suiting (Céline) definitely formed a SS2017 PFW theme. As did sheer, seductive and rather tacky styles (Lanvin, Chanel). A direct contrast. Like in Milan and New York pink and yellow turned out to influence a big part of the designer’s color scheme as retro prints (Givenchy) and polka dots re-appeared. As far as shapes and silhouettes concerned; loose and boxy is the way to go. And you either opt for strong statement (eighties) shoulders or just the one shoulder (Vetements). When it comes to accessories a super chunky earring (Saint Laurent) can make the difference. Heels are getting higher and bags even smaller (Valentino). Lots to love and to look forward to. Here are 6 trends from Paris to you.

1. Big sleeves
As seen at DeMeulemeester, Saint Laurent and Isabel Marant

2. Nipple gate
As seen at Balmain, Saint Laurent and Lanvin

3. Vibrant pink
As seen at Hermes, Nina Ricci and Valentino

4. Slogan Chic
As seen at Dior, Margiela and Stella McCartney

5. Rather tacky
As seen at Chanel, Haider Ackermann and Saint Laurent

6. One shoulder
As seen at DeMeulemeester, Saint Laurent and Isabel Marant

Miu Miu Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Oui oui, c’est fini. Miuccia Prada ended a fashion filled month on the happiest note. Sixties style complete with swimwear looks to rock a long summer in Portofino (or any other Italian city by the see). Bright colored, busy printed and fantasy full looks followed each other on the Miu Miu runway. As if those swim caps (and some matching bags) weren’t cheerful enough. Tea dresses were a theme as well as some of the robe-like fur coats in a multicolored palette, that seemed rather hot. Oh well, underneath them models were sporting high waisted bikini shorts, bodices with floral appliques and flip flops. Retro chic with just a touch of modernity. Something to look forward to while autumn has officially arrived and our winter coats can finally have their streetwear moment. Winter is coming, but a joyful summer is just around the corner.

Louis Vuitton Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Our final day of Paris fashion week started at the second floor of a Place Vendôme venue that is soon to be a Louis Vuitton flagship store. Light and spacious. A fine fit with Nicolas Ghesquière fresh and upbeat collection. A dressed up collection with a twist. After the deconstructed white shirt (that is now everywhere) Ghesquière introduced the deconstructed suit with cut outs and removed slices. Highly unpractical yet just as admirable. Plus the suits worked perfectly with the rest of the rather revealing looks. Like a number of sheer floor sweeping dresses through which both the models lingerie and shoulder pads were visible. As in many of the previous shows shoulders were a big focus point at Louis Vuitton. As were the skinny pants And those ankle booties really worked with every single look. Together with LV’s luxury phone case they might be LV’s little money makers for next season. And there might already be some eager DIY-ers cutting up their grey suit jackets as we speak.

Kenzo Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Starting off with cool camoflauge prints and little safari co-ords Kenzo’s SS2017 line up soon evolved into more funky dresscodes. Like a patent leather skirt worn with a ruffled blouse and a metallic top. Or a skirt and oversized Tee both which had images of Kenzo back in the (Studio 54, just check out this clip) days printed on them. Yet the best chapter of the show started with a parade of shiny disco dresses full of beads and sequins. Studio 54 dressing on fleek. If only we’d still be able to relive some of those marvellous disco dancing nights. But will surely find other occasion to wear that pink dress with handwritten prints and sparkling top to. It deserves a place in the spotlights that’s for sure. Same goes for those chunky earpieces…wow! Carol Lim and Humberto Leon sure found a way to overcome the H&M hype (their collaboration collection is hitting stores next month). This collection of 54 looks will have both fashion critics and Kenzo customers going wild (like Jerry Hall and Pat Cleveland on that stage).

Chanel Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear Paris SS2017

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Chanel? Yes, of course there’s a workspace filled with dedicated seamstresses, we saw so in the Signé Chanel documentary. But did you know that behind this there’s another layer? It’s the digital headquarters of Chanel. Silicon valley does fashion. Today Karl Lagerfeld gave a glimpse inside this technologic Walhalla where system operator dress in the cutest tweed suits and colourful wires make up for the perfect backdrop. Two Chanel robots opened the show filled with cool kids. Models wearing disco colored ensembles, their caps sideways, medallion necklaces and one statement earring in. Lace underwear details on display. An eighties vibe with an intimate touch. That’s some computer system we’d love to hack into.

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