Fashionable Friday: Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week is in full swing this fall. The major trends on the runways in the city of lights this fashion season include: 60s silhouettes and details, bright colors, flowing gowns, and sparkly details.

60s style took many different forms showing up in all the major collections. From the plunging v-necks and flowing dresses in Elie Saab to the Mod metallic party dresses in Saint Laurent, 60s is definitely the next big trend for SS15. 

Another exciting development that came out of Paris Fashion week was the launch of Karl Lagerfeld x BarbieStyle that came out on net a porter.com this week. Apparently, Barbie Style is on the rise. According to @Barbiestyle (Barbie's personal Insta account) the new collection includes black and white separates as well as fashionable shades. 

Another surprise from Paris Fashion week came from French bad boy Jean Paul Gaultier who announced that this would be his last RTW show. He is going to be focusing more on his Haute Courure line. I can't wait to see what Gaultier will bring us next! However his last show was certainly unforgettable. The finale included elaborate backdrops and a choreographed dance routine! There is always something exciting to see at PFW! 

The city of Paris offers endless venues for Fashion shows for designers to choose from, but I think these designers chose some of the best ones. Here are two of my favorite creative takes on Parisian classics from this seasons designers.
Stella McCartney at Palais Garnier

The perfect backdrop for the Stella McCartney show the Kings hall at the Palais Garnier offers beautiful baroque architecture and decadent finishings including crystal chandeliers, gold details, and beautiful cieling paintings. You can't go wrong with this historic Parisian monument (also the inspiration for The Phantom of the Opera and Degas the Star Dancer) it has always been a home to Parisian artists. For more info on visiting the Palais Garnier see my post Spotlight: Palais Garnier.
Dior at The Louvre

This modern take on the beautiful classic style of the Louvre made the Dior show even better. Mirrored cubes surrounded the runway in the courtyard of the museum reflecting the Louvre palace created a surreal experience.
Photos courtesy of @nytimesfashion instagram account, @womensweardaily instagram account, @barbiestyle instagram account, and @dior instagram account.