Paris Fashion Week 2010 : InStyle.com What's Right Now

Runway Look of the Day: Dries Van Noten

Sep 30, 2010 @ 1:13 pm

The Dries van Noten show was to die for! One of my favorite looks was a pale lilac coat over a sheer peach blouse with ombre wide-leg jeans. The subtle pastels combined with the sporty silhouette was gorgeous and wearable. I loved the entire show, which combined mannish elements, like crisp white shirts and oversize tuxedo jackets with softer, more feminine pieces like floral silk shorts and embellished pants.

— Cindy Weber-Cleary

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Fall Trend To Try Now: Parkas

Mar 12, 2010 @ 3:06 pm

What’s the coat of choice for Fall 2010? The parka! Whether in luxurious, grown-up styles as seen at Chloe (left), or more casual cuts, this perennially cool cover-up is set to form the basis of every look next season. Get in on the trend now with a cotton and silk-blend satin parka that’ll serve as a chic and functional transition piece for spring.

TRY THE TREND
Elizabeth and James parka, $595; visit net-a-porter.com.

—Claudia Plant, Editorial Director, Net-a-porter.com

Louis Vuitton’s Supermodel Lineup

Mar 11, 2010 @ 11:57 am

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“And God Created Women” announced the program for Marc Jacob’s Fall 2010 show for Louis Vuitton, where iconic supermodels and voluptuous Victoria’s Secret Angels paraded retro sexy clothes around the courtyard fountain at the Louvre. Laetitia Casta opened the show in a full-skirted ’50s dress with decolletage aplenty, followed by Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Bar Refaeli in ladylike looks, like petticoats, waist-cinching tweeds and innocent floral frocks. For the finale, Elle Macpherson debuted a glamorous blush-colored gown with corseted bustier, which looked amazing on her hourglass figure. Thank you Marc Jacobs for proving that clothes really do look best on women with curves!

— Joyann King

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Fall Trend To Try Now: Minimalism

Mar 10, 2010 @ 4:59 pm

Minimalism is back in all its pared down, stripped back glory! For fall, everyone from Stella McCartney (near left) to Yves Saint Laurent (far left) is showing sleeker, simpler and chicer! For maximum effect with minimum effort, opt for slim, cropped black pants paired with a crisp, bright white shirt. Add standout accessories for a combo that is anything but boring.

TRY THE TREND
DVF pants, $300; visit net-a-porter.com.
James Perse cotton shirt, $145; visit net-a-porter.com.

—Claudia Plant, Editorial Director, Net-a-porter.com

See Alexander McQueen’s Final Collection

Mar 9, 2010 @ 5:55 pm

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The last collection designed by Lee Alexander McQueen debuted during Paris Fashion Week today with a presentation that paid solemn tribute to the late designer. Mohawked models draped in each of the 16 looks slowly marched across a gilded salon—a perfect backdrop for the ornate, Byzantine-inspired collection. For Fall 2010, McQueen showcased his forward-thinking vision and technical mastery by weaving digitally captured works of art into his fabrics and transforming the most intricately embroidered brocade into a wearable pouf dress. The final words in the show’s notes summed the collection best: “Each piece was unique, as was he.”

See Alexander McQueen’s entire Fall 2010 collection.

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— Enid Portuguez

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Fall Trend To Try Now: Camel

Mar 9, 2010 @ 4:40 pm

There’s no other color as effortlessly chic and luxurious as camel. The sophisticated shade was seen all over Giambattista Valli‘s Fall 2010 runway, where heavenly 50s-style cocoon coats presented a stylish option for braving the autumn chill. The sharpest way to wear it now? Start by simply accessorizing your favorite outfits with a Chloe Heloise hobo bag.

TRY THE TREND
Heloise leather hobo bag, $1,595; visit net-a-porter.com.

—Claudia Plant, Editorial Director, Net-a-porter.com

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Lindsay Lohan No Longer Designing for Ungaro

Mar 9, 2010 @ 2:07 pm

Lindsay Lohan is making the rounds during Paris Fashion Week, taking in the Fall 2010 collections from designers including Kenzo, Viktor & Rolf and John Galliano. But there was one show where she was noticeably absent—Emanuel Ungaro. Just last year, La Lohan was named artistic director of the Paris-based fashion house. When asked why she did not attend Ungaro, Lohan responded, “Because I don’t work for them anymore,” reports WWD. Spanish-born Estrella Archs continues to be the chief designer for the house.

— Melissa

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Paris Fashion Week Roundup

Mar 9, 2010 @ 2:06 pm

Fall looks from fashion’s legendary houses were on display this week in the City of Lights. Before hitting the Oscar red carpet in Dior Haute Couture, Charlize Theron caught John Galliano’s latest collection for the line. See all the stars at the shows, plus runway looks from Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin and more!

THE STARS
• Charlize Theron at Dior
• Kylie Minogue and Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent
• See all the stars in the front row

THE SHOWS
• Yves Saint Laurent (far left photo)
• Lanvin
• Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
• Stella McCartney
• See all the Fall 2010 collections