I wasn’t a fan of geometry in high school. Maybe if my teacher had worn some of these clothes while lecturing about shapes I would have been more interested.
(clockwise from top left) Sonia Rykiel, Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Wunderkind, Kenzo, Anne Valérie Hash
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Some capes can be chic. But more often than not, they come across looking like something out of a fairy tale or comic book. The majority of capes in Paris only seemed suitable for last year’s Superheroes-themed Met Gala.
(clockwise from top left) Vivienne Westwood, Veronique Branquinho, Tao, Sonia Rykiel, Kris Van Assche, Gareth Pugh
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I didn’t mind when Carrie Bradshaw skipped around NYC in a bandeau top. But no offense, I just really don’t feel like seeing everyone’s stomach when I step out to get a green tea latte. Bare midriffs should stay in Britney Spears’ Circus.
(clockwise from top left) Miu Miu, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Emanuel Ungaro, Louis Vuitton, Issey Miyake
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I could have done without the quilted comforter wraps, but I loved the quilted leather looks at Balmain and Alexander Wang. It was a cool mix of classic and edgy.
The quilted purses at Louis Vuitton were much more interesting than the boring LV brown monogram and I don’t think a classic (not plastic!) Chanel purse will ever go out of style
(clockwise from top left) Balmain, Akris, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, AF Vandervorst, Chanel
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I am not a fan of the drop waist. My hips are not a feature that I want to exaggerate. Anyone who is hourglass or pear shape probably feels the same. Tall, thin models, square shapes, and inverted triangles, on the other hand, look fabulous in a drop waist because it adds curves.
This is also a great trend for women with short waists. It’s just not a good trend for me. It’s too bad, because I’m in love with Dries Van Noten’s print (bottom right). If only the waistline was, well, at the waist.
(clockwise from top left) Emanuel Ungaro, Balenciaga, Christian Lacroix, Dries Van Noten, Behnaz Sarafpour, Haider Ackerman
*Behnaz Sarafpour actually showed in New York but I wanted to include since it was such an extreme.
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I actually loved all the colorful fur on the catwalk. I’m just scared that not everyone will follow in Rebecca Taylor’s footsteps and go faux. If you don’t know where to get good fakes, try Fabulous Furs. I’ve found all their merchandise to look and feel so incredibly real. I hope they come out with brighter versions this year!
(clockwise from left) Thakoon, Behnaz Sarafpour, Peter Som, Isaac Mizrahi, Rebecca Taylor, Matthew Williamson
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