AW15 Wraps Up In Paris

Paris, the last leg in the AW15 fashion diary and one of the most important. This last week the city of chic played host to some of the most influential FROW go’ers and of course the unforgettable return of Derek Zoolander and Hansel at Valentino – blue steel is back.

LAYER UP
A multitude of layers make this trend winter appropriate. Use clever layering of pieces, texture and colour to give a look your own unique stamp.

Akris
Akris
Chalayan
Chalayan
Ellery
Ellery

THE WAISTCOAT
The mini-size waistcoat is here; another indicator of the 70’s era we are seeing right now. Wear over chiffon blouses and dresses to bring this trend into AW15.

Alessandra Rich
Alessandra Rich
Chloe
Chloe
Moncler Gamme Rouge
Moncler Gamme Rouge

DUNGAREES
Spotted! Dungarees in soft leather and 70’s corduroy. Will you be wearing this trend come autumn?

Alessandra Rich
Alessandra Rich
Chloe
Chloe
H&M
H&M

CHECKED OUT
Tartans, gingham and checks are a regular in the winter season – and this season is no different. Channel the Queen of tartan, Vivienne Westwood, and go big on checks.

Acne
Acne
Chanel
Chanel
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli

THE ROLL-NECK
The biggest story for next season? The roll neck. The funnel neck. The polo neck. The turtle neck. This old classic has just become the new must-have monopolising the catwalks.

Andrew GN
Andrew GN
Carven
Carven
Nina Ricci
Nina Ricci

LONGLINE
Tops are layered long over loose trousers and maxi skirts. Lengthen your body-line and experiment with your proportions.

Acne
Acne
Chanel
Chanel
Loewe
Loewe

PASTELS
Not a usual for the colder months, pastels take a wintery turn on the catwalk. Shades of sugary pink, mint green and duck egg blue will be a big hit in the next season.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Cedric Charlier
Cedric Charlier
Dries Van Noten
Dries Van Noten

ANKLE SWINGER
The culotte has been replaced by the ankle grazer trouser. Cropped is the length of choice even in the colder months.

Celine
Celine
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney

GLOVES
An off-beat addition to the catwalks for AW15.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Dries Van Noten
Dries Van Noten
Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela

VICTORIANA
This trend takes its inspiration from the Victorian era. With high neck ruffles and leg of mutton sleeves, the look is both prim and modern.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Chanel
Chanel
Andrew GN
Andrew GN

CAPED CRUSADER
The smart girls cover up of choice. Ultra wearable, capes, cloaks and ponchos were a unanimous favourite on the catwalk; from dark tailoring at Saint Laurent to the flowing hooded knitted cape at Vivienne Westwood this is one trend you should buy into.

Andrew GN
Andrew GN
Esteban Cortazar
Esteban Cortazar
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent

FRINGING
Fashion has a fringe moment. Tasseled hemlines, trims and boots danced down the catwalk – it’s playful and flirty. Time to get your swing on.

Balmain
Balmain
Chloe
Chloe
Maiyet
Maiyet

70’S REVISITED
The 70’s have been making a reappearance and are now looking stronger than ever. Bring out your inner hippy and look out for boho chic, loose silhouettes, suede, roll necks, 70’s prints and square sunglasses.

Andrew GN
Andrew GN
Lanvin
Lanvin
Chanel
Chanel

SCARF
The scarf – always a winter staple and yet we’ve never seen it so stylish. The chunky knitted scarf is cosy and oversize for AW15.

Balenciaga
Balenciaga
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
Dries Van Noten
Dries Van Noten

COLD SHOULDER
Fashions go off-shoulder so bare some sexy skin and work the drop shoulder trend.

Balenciaga
Balenciaga
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney

PRINT MEDLEY
More is most definitely more when it comes to print this AW15. Throw together patchwork fabrics, checks and clashing prints for effortless glamour.

Balmain
Balmain
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli
Haider Ackermann
Haider Ackermann

TEXTURE
Clash your textures – in fact, the more texture the better! Fashion gets fluffy, fuzzy and feathery on the catwalk.

Chanel
Chanel
Ellery
Ellery
H&M
H&M

FURRY BUSINESS
Teddy bear chic. Fur is no longer restricted to outerwear. We saw fur trims, hems, arms and bags – anything goes when it comes to fur for AW15.

Martin Grant
Martin Grant
Celine
Celine
Chalayan
Chalayan

COLOURED FUR
Inject some colour into your winter wardrobe with a pop of faux fur. Oversize, longer length and stripes get the thumbs up from the fashion pack.

Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Givenchy
Givenchy
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent

THIGH RISE
Provocative, fun and flirty, the thigh high slit gives a sexy glimpse of leg. Dresses and skirts showed off slits and splits – I guess the only question, how high will you dare?

Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Givenchy
Givenchy
Vionnet
Vionnet

GET KNOTTED
Feminine neck ties – the answer to lady-like elegance. So button-up and tie yourself in bows for autumn.

Rochas
Rochas
Valentino
Valentino
Chanel
Chanel

BLOOMS
Florals are not just for summer as winter blossoms with distinctive and colourful motifs and embellishment.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Talbot Runhof
Talbot Runhof
Valentino
Valentino

TULLE
Girly, tiered and frothy, tulle makes a big entrance for next season. Do like Saint Laurent and pair with a tweed blazer for princess come punk.

Valentino
Valentino
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent
Chanel
Chanel