The end of the SS14 season ended in spectacular style in Paris this past week. The city played host to some of my favourite designers so it’s safe to say narrowing the week’s worth of collections to a top five list! But here we are, check out the last of my fashion week faves for this season…
Miu Miu | This collection was actually one of the last to show at Paris and helped close out their fashion week in spectacular style. With all the cotton candy peacoats, mary-janes and knee length twee skirts you’d be fooled in thinking that the collection had a rather childish quality about it. A look deeper reveals a wonderfully wacky seasons for the label, with prints and colours slightly off for all the right reasons and a little bit like stepping into the world of Wonka’s chocolate factory – oh so demented on the surface but bubbling underneath is a genius. I’m personally lusting after the peter pan collar coats and the dresses adorned with showgirl-esque beaded embellishments.
Who should be wearing this collection? Hailee Steinfeld, Zooey Deschanel, Kirsten Dunst, Dianna Agron, Amanda Seyfried, Kerinan Shipka
Valentino | Richly detailed with splashes of inspiration herded from all across the Globe, Valentino’s SS14 was a feast for the senses. Set against the backdrop of dark, gemstone colours pieces had hints of Egyptian, Moroccan, and Grecian styles woven together to create a simply stunning show. The Tudor-styled hairstyles and natural but stern make-up looks only transport the looks towards a more classical era, which isn’t surprising when you consider Valentino’s starting point for this season was the Opera.
Who should be wearing this collection? Florence Welch, Sarah Jessica Parker, Anne Hathaway, Frieda Pinto, Olivia Wilde
Chloé | The Chloe woman was much more free flowing compared to previous collections. The dresses were softer, trousers baggier, and even blouses were crafted from flowing fabrics. A tougher colour palette of khaki greens, navy blues and dark neutrals plus leather textures gave this collection a little bit of an edge.
Who should be wearing this collection? Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Chloe Sevigny, Shailene Woodley, Jessica Alba, Lucy Lui
Stella McCartney | Moving a little way from the minimalist sport lux looks of seasons past, this collection from Stella was much more luxurious and seductive. The active element is still there with her jackets, billowing trousers and jumpsuits, models also adopted a slick and chic beauty look for this season. The end of the collection is full of brocade print, metallic minis and slip-like dresses with hints of skin.
Who should be wearing this collection? Miranda Kerr, Kristen Stewart, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marion Cotillard, Zoe Saldana, Emma Watson
Chanel | Finally my blog’s namesake and Lagerfeld pulled out all the stops with this one. Chanel’s seasons was interlaced with artwork and generous splashes of Summer colour. Signature pieces, such as the tweed jacket, were presented in candy pastels; striking monochrome and neutral; and hot shades of pink and purple patchwork. The stunning finale pieces were a riot of rainbows and technicolour in classic Chanel cuts. Nothing is simple about this collection, everything is executed with precision with fraying, beading, cut out lace, and structured detailing laced throughout the collection. There’s really something for everyone here, but I have a feeling that many of the pieces will require someone with a fearless personality to carry them off – hence the list below!
Who should be wearing this collection? Paloma Faith, Chloe Moretz, Emma Stone, Diane Kruger, Coco Rocha, Holland Roden
So that’s all folks! Make sure you check out my New York, London and Milan Fashion Week favourites too and keep an eye out for some runway inspired posts coming the next few weeks.
*all images via Style.com