PFW: Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld has done it again! Some how he manages to use the same classic elements of tweed, monochrome and tailoring and reworks them to make his new collections fresh and exciting. The Autumn/Winter collection shown in Paris today has a masculine edge, mixed with it's ladylike charm. Slouchy tailored trousers were rolled up to reveal satin lining and boyish blazers were layered up with beautiful tweed jackets.

The set designs of Chanel catwalks are always dramatic and a big part of the show. This time Karl created a post-apocalyptic scene with smoking rubble surrounding the wooden runway. It is definitely one of my favourites - just look how breathtaking it is as a backdrop to these photos.

In other Chanel news, it has been revealed today that Lily Allen has visited Chanel's headquarters and said "I'm here to see Karl for my wedding dress." Could her wedding dress beat Kate Middleton's? Stay tuned to Four Weddings...maybe not!

Love from Lou Lou 

Paris Fashion Week Review

Paris Fashion Week has sadly come to a close this evening, and I caught some live footage of the Miu Miu show to say farewell. What fantastic collections there have been though. Zac Posen for me, was a flawless collection. It was the first time the American designer was showing in Paris and his collection certainly fitted in with french luxury. Lanvin was a slight disappointment after looking forward to it so much. The garments were not as beautiful as usual, as they were given a harder edge with a leather harness or zips. Although it was a slight change of direction, it just didn't seem right! Nina Ricci filled the soft, romantic gap for me and John Galliano wowed me with a colourful collection inspired by twenties theatre costumes. Karl Lagerfeld once again pushed the boundaries of the catwalk with his show for Chanel. The setting was an ornamental garden, where 80 musicians played and over 80 models walked the catwalk (that's about double the average!) 

I hope you like my selection of catwalk looks, along with a quick description of what the collections consisted of. It's safe to say that sheer fabrics will still be a trend next Summer, along with lace, animal print and pleating. There were also many capes like the Givenchy one below which may reach the red carpet rather than the high-street stores! 

What were your favourite collections at Paris Fashion Week?  

Givenchy

Leopard prints and black chiffon

Zac Posen

Feathers, chiffon and lace

Christain Dior

Sailor hats and tropical prints

 Jean Paul Gaultier

3-D prints, denim and lace

Nina Ricci

Ruffles and neutral tones

Lanvin

Body conscious, zips and metal embellishment 

Chanel

Digital prints, distressed tweed, feathered fringing.

John Galliano

Genie trousers, florals and butterfly prints.