Every season sets and collection themes seem to be getting more and more detailed and this AW17 Chanel wasn't cutting back on anything. The Space themed show was complete with a rocket that actually lifted off at the end of the show.
The show was set in the Grand Palais, which was built in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition, and is basically now used as an event space, or for elaborate fashion shows. With the rocket in the centre models walked the stark white catwalk in silver, sparkly tweed. The neckline shapes were similar to that of a space suit minus the helmut, and the hair was reminiscent of a helmut, very 1960s space age. The silver glitter boots were amazing.
My favourite looks below, view the whole collection here
Okay so we are back in the thralls of Paris Fashion Week and a lot has been happening. Some of the biggest names in fashion have shown their SS16 collections and although with this post had I had planned to show you a few of the lesser known designers, I think it necessary to bring you highlights from a few more well known designers, to be honest with you, I'm super excited to dig into the collections I'm showing below. Enjoy!
Alexander McQueen
A designer that is synonymous with British fashion, Alexander McQueen chose to show their SS16 collection in Paris. Under the direction of Sarah Burton, the collection was all ruffles with a modern spin and a Victorian feeling. Most dresses were long in sheer fabrics with some floral patterns used. Hair was pulled back and loose revealing interesting necklines, some v-neck, some covering the whole of the neck.
Top 8 Dresses
Roland Mouret
My third at university I decided to study abroad at the London College of Fashion. While I was there I discovered the brilliant designer Roland Mouret and I fell in love with his beautifully structured dresses. As another British designer who showed in Paris, his collections was fun and colorful and continues to offer great dresses.
Top 5 Dresses
Chanel
I actually thought about having an entire post dedicated just to Chanel. Only in recent years have I had my eye on what Chanel is doing. They seem in the last few seasons to have upped their production on their shows. They don't usually show too many dresses within their collection, but it was just too insanely clever of a show not to include. The setting for the show was an airport complete with airline ticket as the invitation, male stewards, and ladies behind the counter ready to check models in. There is so much detail in the show, I love it!
Top 8 Looks
