1. COURREGES

HOW can a monochromatic colour palette, seemingly simple fabric choices, and such a minimalist white set make SUCH an impact.

Courreges was the true WOW-where-have-I-been brand to have walked Paris this season, executed exquisitely under the creative direction of Nicolas Di Felice. Part sleek-and-chic, part voyeuristic femme fatale, the collection was captivating and what we are referring to as, the nouveau-iconic.

The generous lengths and rhythmic silhouettes are not the least bit ostracising. The apparent mix-and-match nature only add to the immediate desire to add-all-to-cart.

There is something about the repeat beat of the looks that plays a song of SYMMETRY and yet each look unique enough to want it all as a continuity.

And we have never wanted a crotch-pocket more.

Images c/o Courreges.

2. ACNE STUDIOS

Acne Studios really elevated it up up up this season. Obviously, no stranger to cool, Jonny Johansson brought us form and draping like we have never seen from the brand. And swathed over a femme fatale tribe that we now NEED to be a part of.

With silhouettes reminiscent of Mugler and a colour palette and texture swatch that marches closer to the beat of Daniel Lee’s Bottega era, this collection was look-after-look of I-NEED-THIS-IN-MY-LIFE.

Strong, feminine, bold, sexy. We like this turn Acne has taken and have certainly left wanting more.

Images c/o Acne Studios.

3. CECILE BAHNSEN

The Danish designer grew new fans exponentially with each minute of this show. The already dreamy and lust-after signature designs of Cecile Bahnsen, took on a sexier edge as they were presented in darker tones and leathers, cropped and ready for the crowd.

The continued collab with ASICS complemented the ethereal yet bad-ass collection and the best bit, there is already an opportunity to PRE-ORDER here.

Images c/o Cecile Bahnsen.

4. VICTORIA BECKHAM

Just WOW. The collection that just may have eliminated any shred of doubt left that Victoria Beckham is only for rich, GOOP-loving housewives, and injected into the wardrobes of the cool street-creds.

Firstly the proportions in this collection, have really taken it up a level.

The cool factor or Julia Nobis in a dramatically dangled – could still wear anywhere – two-piece ensemble.

And even the specific evening looks, still clearly commercially marketable, are as if of a new shape, drape and cutout breed leaving us pinching ourselves… is this the same VB?

Images c/o Victoria Beckham.

5. CHLOÉ

Talk about a REVIVAL.

Chloé has always been the staple on the french-girl rotation, but the cool factor from this season really surprised us.

New head of design Chemena Kamali, has breathed life into the institution that is Chloé, with not only loyal Chloé-istes, but fashion women of all walks are now talking about the je ne sais quoi edge this collection has brought.

Presenting a collection and a story, that it is difficult to resist. Part strong and empowered heroin, part soft and romantic poet, this balance of soft and strong was presented as one of the most successful debuts since Daniel Lee’s ‘new’ Bottega.

We cannot wait to see more from Chemena.

Images c/o Chloé.

SUMMARY: The theme of this Paris Fashion Week really sung out to seemingly simple, effortless chic with a wealth of wardrobe “staples” that style back effortlessly with eachother. A sign of the times perhaps that women want more cool from their every day?

What was your favourite look?

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