I think any fashion follower will admit that we saw something good  special in Paris Fashion Week.

 

With collections reminiscent of by-gone eras, including the swinging 60s courtesy of Phoebe Philo and Celine and the stunning mermaid creations that washed up on the shores of Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Louis Vuitton.

 

I’m sure you’ve already read about the good, the bad and the ugly runway shows, which designers left a lasting impression (for all the right and wrong reasons) and not forgetting the A-List attendants.

 

So, I thought I’d share with you some of my top Paris Fashion Week moments. If you want to read my full article on all the highs and lows of the event, then here’s the link to

www.femalefirst.co.uk for it: http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/lifestyle-fashion/stylenews/Paris+Fashion+WeekThe+Highs+Lows-12919.html

 

1. Marc Jacobs’ Christian Dior – Louis Vuitton tug of war. “I could never do this anywhere else, do you know what I mean? Not just the Paris thing, but Vuitton, allows me.” Need I say more?…

2. Alexander McQueen’s beauiful collection decked in decadence and style.

 

3. The Louis Vuitton runway show. Beautiful clothes, a carousel and Kate Moss. What more could we ask for in the perfect fashion show?

 

4. Sheer, slashed and chiffon. These are some of the key lasting words from PFW and we cannot wait for s/s 2012 to be upon us to embrace the ultra feminine look.

 

5. Parisian heat wave. Call it coincidence, but the weather merely heightened the look of the collections. Rarely do we see the s/s lines in weather we will be wearing them in, so if not for a nice change it added atmosphere and ambiance to the week.

 

6. Pencil and peplum skirts. This is a trend that is already starting to take off (que Cheryl Cole’s appearance on the West End in a monochrome Moschino ). If you’re going for demure, sexy and sophisticated next season then we cannot think of anything better. Perfect for weddings, race days, evening wear and even the office, one word: STAPLE!

 

7. Kanye West. He maybe starting to get super annoyed at all the press coverage his less than inspired debut show is receiving, but what did he expect? Don’t talk the fashion talk if you can’t produce on the catwalk!

 

8. Chanel. If a show had trend setting written on it, this was it. The sheer elegance and pretty hues will be all the rage next spring. On a side note, we’re also looking forward to cracking open the s/s 2012 nail collections too. Named after the months of spring, creamy pinks and peaches – here we come!

 

9. It wouldn’t be fashion week without pulling in the crowds. We loved star spotting in the audience of Kanye West’s show. Everyone from Beyonce to Ciara turned up for the show – nobody can fault him for pulling in the crowds.

 

10. Power dressing. We don’t know how they do it, but some designers still manage to pull off power dressing while using pretty pastels, lace and chiffon and we’re impressed. I predict we’ll be reading a lot of these trend reports next season. Combining your female physique with the knut cracker within!

Let the spring/summer countdown commence…

 

Jen.xox.