Party Outift Trend : Gold vs Black

The gold dress is the new hit of the season whilst the black dress appears to still be as chic as ever.

125 years - Lanvin and Alber Elbaz : a journey without faults

The fashion house Lanvin celebrates its 125th anniversary, the opportunity to look back over the awakening of the sleeping beauty, Alber Elbaz who since 2001 reworks the codes of the Parisian label.

125 years - Lanvin - A look back over 4 stand out shows...

Lanvin celebrates its 125th anniversary, an opportunity to look back over the 4 biggest stand out shows which symbolise the new identity of the oldest couture houses, under the guidance of their creative director Alber Elbaz.

Anthony Vaccarello Spring/Summer 2015 - Paris Fashion Week

Sexy bandage dresses meet laser-cut graphic prints at Anthony Vaccarello for Spring 2015 in Paris!

VF NEWS: Carven Spring/Summer 2015 - Paris Fashion Week

Racing-inspired dresses and 1960's silhouettes graced the runway at Guillaume Henry's Spring 2015 show for Carven!

Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2015 - Paris Fashion Week

Madiyah Al Sharqi, the designer from the Middle East

A meeting with the young designer Madiya Al Sharqi, originally from the United Arab Emirates who without ignoring her culture and traditions, chose to become a fashion designer. She expresses herself with freedom and without compromise all whilst hiding her face from the camera and the looks from outside. Interview: I think it’s because of our culture for us like women we are not allowed to be in front of cameras, but I think it’s changing nowadays, and I think it’s more of each family because I have so many friends now that can be photographed and can be on TV but with us it’s still very traditional, and it’s also interesting to see my clothes instead of just seeing the designs. I grew up with seeing my mother custom-make gowns for us when we were little and even for her, and meeting with other designers and we also had a little atelier at home, so we’d see the process of making the clothes and seeing everything transform from fabric to clothes, and then after I graduated from school I went to the French fashion university called ESMOD. My aesthetic is something which is ready to wear but luxurious, I love to mix different colours, I love to mix different fabrics, whether it’s with fur and silk, or whether it’s lace and leather. I think in this region because we have so much support from everyone it was easy to begin with but then the expectations keep getting higher and higher, so you always have to rise to that standard. But I think with the support, we always have a lot of support, whether it’s from the people, from the buyers and this region, and I love to see how all of them unite together and support upcoming designers.

VF NEWS: Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2015 - Paris Fashion Week

Who will be Miss Jean Paul Gaultier 2015? The infamous “enfant terrible” staged a blowout beauty pageant for his last ready-to-wear collection at Paris Fashion Week.

The Essentials for Men this Winter: To your checks!

Today tartan has gained modernity, it’s been reinvented and the checks are being printed even on knitwear and fades to the clothes, making them unique and more technical. (itw) The suits take on a classic style, with a very British influence in wintery hues with fading of grey. Elegant for the suits reworked more loosely or more fitted. Revitalised by many imaginitve traits, highlighted by a stabilo line or with bold colours for a new more contemporary signature. If you’re not daring enough to wear all tartan, you can opt for just a stand out piece from the men’s wardrobe, a coat, or a jacket. It will be carried by it’s traditional motif some elegance and coolness. Hedi Slimane, likes it in a red and black style, for a more rock attitude, a little bit school-boy. In black and white, the allure is not the same and carries a more refined silhouette equally making it more urban.(itw) Checks boost a man’s wardrobe with chicness and personality without being too serious... Interview: Antonio Marras: This here is the same fabric, it starts with fur. There is something called ‘Aguliato’ and then, you can see that it becomes another material and then again it becomes yet another. This really is a very modern and very strong technique that can be used on fabrics and also on wool. Guillaume Henry: We used tartan because the feeling of the 30s, of Frank Sinatra side and I liked the idea of rather large tartan such as this, which reminds me of certain images that spring to mind in Wiigii photos or the days when groups of young men used to gather in casinos.

Best of Paris - A look back to the memorable moments of Paris Fashion Week

Paris brought to a close more than 4 weeks of collections after New York, London and Milan. More than 90 shows, over 9 days, the French capital reinforced yet again its place as the fashion capital of the world, with each day holding strong shows, eclectic presentations and creativity. Each day brought bundles of emotion and striking images, started by the spectacular show at the Grand Rex where Jean-Paul Gaultier signed off his last ready to wear line after 38 years of creation. With humour and talent, he’s inspired by the popular theme Miss France, and delivers to the catwalk astounding fashion, with a realist homage, to famous fashion editors...Designers and close friends were all in attendance to celebrate this happy ending! Another ending, this time for Christophe Lemaire, who stays true to himself and leaves after 4 successful and loyal services of artistic director at the Hermès house with elegance and discretion…Despite the rumour surrounding Guillaume Henry, he didn’t want to confirm straight away his departure of the Carven brand. He had to wait until the end of his collections to confirm his arrival at Nina Ricci. Peter Copping leaves his place to maybe join Oscar de la Renta. At Mugler, after the departure of Nicola Formichetti, the expectations were huge and David Koma did not disappoint. At Sonia Rykiel, the arrival of Julie de Libran seemed to carry a breath of fresh air to the brand. The palm buzzed with the number of tweets sent, about the fashion house Chanel and to the parade of girls on the Chanel Boulevard, constructed especially for the occasion under the nave of the Grand Palais. After the success of the supermarket, Karl Lagerfeld succeeded to surprise yet again. Another exceptional decor, was at the Louis Vuitton Foundation which welcomed the Louis Vuitton show under the direction of Nicolas Ghesquières. He presented an impressive collection full of propositions and ideas, all inspired from the past. Taking from the past to better understand the future, is equally the belief of Raf Simons for Christian Dior. The riding coats borrowed from the 18th century took on a new lease of life. Lanvin celebrated 125 years of the house with one of the most successful collections in Paris Fashion Week. With not just one but multiple propositions to satisfy the happiness of all women.

Zadig & Voltaire Backstage | Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Top models and stylists at backstage at the Zadig & Voltaire Spring/Summer 2015 show during Paris Fashion Week.

John Galliano named creative director at Maison Martin Margiela

John Galliano named creative director at Maison Martin Margiela. The haute couture show of the label, the first by Galliano, will be presented in January 2015.There is a new revolution at Maison Martin Margiela with the nomination of John Galliano as the creative director. On one side is the French label owned by Diesel founder Renzo Rosso's OTB group. Known for its striking, offbeat collections, Margiela has thus far emphasized studio work without well-known designers. On the other side is John Galliano, star designer of the 90s and 2000s and creative director at Dior from 1996 to 2011, who was unceremoniously dismissed after he was secretly filmed making racist remarks... Can the talented Galliano's over-the-top style merge with Margiela's arty, sophisticated discretion? We’ll have the first answer in January 2015 at the haute couture show, which will be the first by Galliano.

Moncler Gamme Rouge - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Paris

The city, the sea, travels, and urban life : for the Moncler Gamme Rouge line, Giambattista Valli plays with a mix of codes by creating ultra modern, and very light looks that revolve around shorts, miniskirts, bermudas, or tunic dresses which you can just wear over culottes and bodies. With navy caps worn on the heads, the girls and boys take to the sea, wearing a sparkling wardrobe, like reflections in the water, and printed anchors and chains, or extremely light parkas, which look like shirts, jumpers and cropped t-shirts with bands of mink fur. Unless you prefer the ultra feminine printed roses and the lace in red and white to play on the bridge of the boat, asleep in the sun…

Hermès - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Paris

After four successful years of loyal services, Christophe Lemaire revealed his last vision of the Hermès woman as artistic director on this last day of collections. And we felt the heat from the first pieces. A catwalk stuck in the sand, and an orange light evoking an escapade in Africa. White, ecru and grege, open the show for the enveloping and comfortable outfits, constituting of pleated skirts, large jackets, loose trousers, light skirts with splits and shirts with rolled up sleeves. An omnipresent and perceptible comfort, with volume and light materials which fall impeccably. A long sleeveless jacket in cashmere with a collar wrapped like a scarf keeps you warm in the fresh evenings. Crocodile skin was used for the Bermuda shorts, mixed with knitted jumpers and also suede sweatshirts. The print was seen on many pieces in strong tones for the tunic dresses tied at the waist with a large belt. The clothes play a protective role. True to his image, Christophe Lemaire leaves this house with softness and elegance, to concentrate on the development of his eponymous label.

Louis Vuitton - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Paris

Louis Vuitton: a magical setting and a great show designed by Nicolas Ghesquière...The Louis Vuitton Foundation – which officially opens next October to the public – held the third show by Nicolas Ghesquiere (including the cruise collection) for the luxury house. A black room with screens projected videos of faces had a very futuristic feel, letting us know that we are on the verge of departing on a new LV adventure. Again we feel a sixties-seventies spirit reworked by the designer, but with a touch of freshness and modern romantism through the woven dresses in leather and varnished leather, with high collars and little black ribbon neck ties. Other dresses carried a fluidity, in white and khaki-brown. Leather was also found on the skirts which ever so slightly flared with large colourful stripes or on short cropped biker jackets. The perfect jeans are are coordinated with a navy blazer. The arty and quirky images (the red car from Starsky&Hutch, a hair dryer, and matches) are printed on some white pieces. The trousers are worn loosely and finish mid calf, unless you choose the pair with leather knee protectors. A “Swinging London” feeling reappeared throughout with floral prints on velour pieces. Sequined embroidered dresses are zipped at the front, again for ease. A huge show, in a magical location beautifully closes Paris Fashion Week.

Valentino - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Paris

A summer escapade in Italy for the Valentino collection.A journey to Italy for the Valentino collection. For spring/summer 2015, Maria Grazia and PierPaolo Piccioli are insprired by art and the traditions of the 18th century. The figures glow with motifs and designs on the long, high waisted dresses with understated romance and with the little tunic dresses with revealing backs. The linen coats are paired with shirts and flowing trousers. The lace and anglaise embroidery bring a fresh summer feel and the embroidery inspired by the sea bed decorate the long evanescent dresses. The flat sandals show off the legs and establish the Roman identity anchored at Valentino.

Acne Studios - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Paris

Jonny Johansson, creative director and co-founder of Acne Studios, decides for spring-summer 2015 to propose a wardrobe dedicated to all moments in life: business, leisure, sportswear, the beach, travelling, and nights out. A young attitude, with a collection rich in offerings: t-shirts, printed silk skirts, trouser suits and shorts, a mini suit dress with a deep V neck, and leather (one of the trademarks of the brand) We loved the high mules and patent heels created the designer who is a big fan of shoes.

Saint Laurent - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Paris

A new sensual, seventies, and rock'n'roll attitude for Hedi Slimane at Saint LaurentA new rendez-vous at Carreau du Temple in Paris, a new metallic kaleidoscope installation and original sound track, especially created for the show by Al Eide. Again we see frills and obsessions of Hedi Slimane, and you could almost say the same thing about the catwalk. The girls stayed sensual with their 70s and rock’n’roll allure. Even though each season Slimane goes a bit further with the presence of the essence of Yves Saint Laurent, which he reinterprets for today’s tastes. There is an abundance of jackets, cropped, biker jackets, blazers, worn with leather miniskirts, high waisted shorts, and black trousers. The lightweight dresses are covered in floral, stars and even cherry prints. Gold dresses or the tuxedo are worn with sequin turbans in the hair or with a chic hat. The platform shoes are back. You can see in this new wardrobe as well as Loulou de la Falaise than Lou Doillon who is present in the show, and this is a power that Slimane has.

Véronique Leroy - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Paris

The feminine and fluid collection revolves around a variety of skin tones, with beiges, nudes, and transparency. The embroidered netting and tulle brings a new take on camouflage. Volumes are controlled and the wardrobe is composed of plenty of classic pieces which are sought after today by the demanding clients.

Emanuel Ungaro - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Paris

The new Ungaro woman appears more sexy and ethereal than ever. Long, colourful dresses with plunging necklines or simply bodies are composed with bare shoulders and capes that touch the floor. The Italian designer added prints which he dared to mix, like red and blue checks paired with flowers, all worked with dazzling tones. A woman with explosive sex appeal, who will be sure to cause a stir in Ungaro.