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Paris Fashion Week Fall Winter 2022 Trends

Written by Carolina Purcell, intern

Paris Fashion Week 2022 Fall Winter was quite “I’ve been locked in my house for far too long” vibe. Why do I think this? More than one designer fashioned their coats in bathrobes styles. Outside of that, there was a hint of return to normalcy with business suits looks strutting down the runways and oversize nearly everything. More inclusivity with models of every shape, size, and age walking down the catwalks.

Monochrome Madness

Valentino went all out on Pink! Vibrant pink from head to toe then midway through the show solid black. Loving the monochromatic looks, even the staging was vibrant solid pink. Everything was stunning, from the basic T-shirt and pants look to the jaw dropping gala dresses.

Postpunk chic

I honestly struggled to make heads or tails of this one, it felt like a hodgepodge of patterns and textiles, quite messy. Marine Serre was inclusive with her models selection, from young to old, male and female. As for the styles there were tweed coats, a collage of knits with all sorts of patterns, styled very `reminiscent of the late 90’s punk scene.

80’s Bulk

The 80’s are back, and Louis Vuitton is dead set on bringing the classics with an oversize and boxy twist. Overall, not my favorite, seemed tired and bland. While it was wearable, it was so tired, even the color selection was muted. The styling felt like they were trying to appeal to the younger crowd, but they didn’t quite hit the mark.

Shimmering Eleganza

Yet another glamorous show from Elie Saab. Little black dresses, rhinestone bralettes and stunning gala dresses. This designer is usually known for more feminine looks. It was refreshing to see something less feminine from him. The quilted coats did give me a bathrobe vibe and a few other looks did feel like just expensive loungewear. I can’t blame them, we have been locked inside for 2 years.

Back to Basics

Dior is throwing it back to the 1950’s with a modern twist, the wide hips corsets over oversized dresses. Some of the looks were a little too-on-the-nose for a Dior classic. The random football armor was odd but it made it unique at least. The first outfit made it seem like the collection would be super futuristic, but it was very much not that. It was honestly disappointing and made the show less interesting, sure everything was beautiful, but why hint at something you aren’t going to present.

Luscious Essentials

Chloé hits us with a wave of leather, while this writer hopes that it is all ethically sourced or faux leather, I can’t help but be enthralled by the beautiful creations. As basic as this collection felt it was still interesting. The prairie like dresses and sudden switch to a tank top with pant look really popped out to me, it felt jarring but in a good way.

Nihilistic chic

Quite the unique show Balenciaga put on for us. The models walked in the middle of a snowstorm, struggling while carrying either what looked like trash bags or large bags. The whole atmosphere felt heavy and depressing with mostly black looks really selling the mood. It really felt like a tribute to the current situation happening in the world. The struggling models trudging through the storm in these elegant, styled looks was interesting to watch. It was hard to see the silhouette of the pieces because as the show went on the storm just got worse and it really distorted the outfit. But from what little we could see it was skintight, full length white pants and oversize coat.

Urban chic

Acne’s runway was stunning with a 70’s sunken living room vibe. The looks were quite beautiful but felt very cumbersome, especially the thicker padded fabrics. The other less bulky designs felt very flowy with fringe and silk fabrics. With bathrobe type coats, styled with literal house slippers, really showed that we’ve been locked inside for too long. I do have to say the sunglasses were quite the distraction for me, it looked like they were wearing them upside down and it really bothered me.

March 14, 2022
Milan Fashion Week FW 2022 trend report

Written by: Carolina Purcell, intern

While London Fashion Week was out of the box, Milan felt like a return to basics with the odd exception. We saw a return of the low-rise pant, miniskirts, corsets, and a new brand branching out to the world of fashion. With everything happening in the world is was nice to see at least one brand show a sign of respect to those affected in Ukraine, in that same token Milan offered a reprieve from the chaos unfolding. Keep reading and tell us which designer was your favorite.

Spring for Winter

Luisa Beccaria’s collection was a breath of spring in winter. For this collection layering is key to pull of the thin fabric during fall and winter. Beccaria paired matching floral tights and a large fluffy coat to achieve the warm layering effect. This collection was the epitome of femininity and romance, with bishop sleeves, soft off the shoulder tops and flowy long midi skirts.

Celestial Fetish

Suits, leather, and skin! With amazingly tailored suits and dresses that showed skin. There’s a subtle fetish tone to the collection with the chockers and tight-fitting pieces, not to mention the hint of the matrix with the long coat jackets. The boxy jackets are reminiscent of the of the 80’s and the fringe dresses give 70’s vibes. The giant sphere in the center of the runway made the outfits feel like they were celestial bodies in orbit.

Smart Casual

As a sign of respect to the people of Ukraine, Armani chose to have a silent runway. It was clear to see that smart casual is in, with black and white taking the main stage for colors with the occasion green, blue and a hint of pink to break up the monotony. Impeccably made suits, dress shirt and pants, coupled with less formal sporty jackets. Though the silence made the models feel a bit awkward to watch, it made the looks stand out somehow more.

NASCAR-chic

Ferrari is dipping its toes into the fashion world, and it was one of the more interesting shows. The mood was business executives meet NASCAR pit crew. The Racing overalls, leather jackets and protective leather patches really showed the brands racing roots. While they could use some polishing the overall show was beautifully done.

Low rise and mini

Versace is bringing back the low-rise pants, miniskirts, and corset tops of the early 2000’s. This was fetish wear made fashionable, the skintight outfits made with lates, leather or spandex really sold it. This show had one of the more unique endings with the models posing in groups before walking back down the runway.

Stately

Moschino really outdid themselves and it was quite a welcome reprieve from the events unfolding in the world. The show stage was a stately background, and the outfits? The outfits were furniture come to life. Every piece felt luxurious and not something for day-to-day, and while it had its unique looks and accessories, the pieces themselves were exquisite. It was a welcome break form the traditional runways, with its whimsical beauty and the beast aesthetics and channel looks it was just beautiful.

Traditional

With both oversized and tailored pieces, it was hard to get through Max Maras collection. While the outfits were stunning and well-made, I couldn’t help but be underwhelmed. Wide legged pants, oversized coats and jackets, and sweaters is the most basic fall-winter outfits you could go with, it all just so been there, done that.

Opulence

Alberta Ferretti gave us a stunningly opulent collection for fall 2022. With pieces one can wear in day-to-day life like tailored suites and traditional fall-winter styles impeccably. Heavy layering is the name of the game here! And I Am all about that. This collection felt comfy and warm, the contrasting of heavy metallics with a pop of colors stood out to me. Everything was standard Fall-Winter outfits, but the styling was so well done it all just felt new and exciting.

March 10, 2022