Paris Fashion Week - Highlights Part 2

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

Paris Fashion Week - Highlights Part 1

It is the final city for the fashion month, Paris.  I always think that Paris is usually the most exciting.  It just seems to always be a step ahead of everyone else, but that's Paris, the fashion capital of the world.  Part one of my Paris Fashion Week review will highlight some of the bigger names in fashion Elie Saab, Balenciaga, and Balmain.

Eli Saab
Colour was everywhere at the Eli Saab show, with white, pink, blue, and black as the primary colors used.  Bows were prominently tied around the neck, colored belts were utilized, and stripes, lace, and florals were consistent.  The pink chosen was this beautiful magenta pink, vibrant and fresh and looked great sat next to the bold blue. 

Top 8 Dresses

Balenciaga

The amazing Alexander Wang is the master mind behind the Balenciaga collection and the SS16 collection will be his last for the fashion house.  For his last collection the designer chose to use all ivory; in lace, sheer, or satin fabrics.  Dresses were long, or models wore wide legged pants with midriffs showing.  You can really see the difference in this collection for Balenciaga vs. his own collection that I highlighted in my NYFW Highlights Part 2.

Top 3 Dresses

Balmain

Quickly becoming a recognized brand and design house due in part to designer Olivier Rousteing's celebrity friends, most well-known being the Kardashians.  But his clothes are beautiful and could definitely stand on their own.  I didn't love the color palette that he chose to use.  The camel suede used just seems a bit harsh and heavy.  Lots of ruffles everywhere, they're girly, but there is also an edge to, I think, everything Olivier Rousteing's touches.  The contrast is really great!

Top 5 Dresses

  All images taken from Vogue.com.