The Isabel Marant Touch

Yes, we're slowly (and rather unfortunately) moving into September, and then consequently autumn. Soon it will be time to put away those pretty summer dresses and gladiator sandals and pull on a pair of warm boots and a scarf. If like me, you hate the cold and absolutely dread the transition period of summer into winter, then this time is not particularly inspiring. But this year, something feels strangely inviting about dusting off your lovely coat and putting on a nice cashmere jumper. I actually want to wear warmer clothes - for once! And with the weather not seeming to get any better, you can be certain that autumn is literally almost upon us.

Parisian designer, Isabel Marant's Fall 2015 collection was everything an Autumn/Winter show should be. Marant has long been a favourite designer of mine, with her easy, relaxed French aesthetic and beautifully crafted clothes. For next season she gave us a show packed full of wearable pieces for autumn. With supermodels such as Anja Rubik and Natasha Poly stalking the runway, this was a classic Marant show. There were plenty of quintessential French pieces such as the stripy nautical top and buttons sewn into trousers and on shoulders but overall this collection had nods to the seventies and boho chic. I loved the white long sleeved jumper with the cute undone clasping at the front whereas the multicoloured prints on tops and trousers with youthful  and cool.

As for the trousers, they were super high waisted! Everyone knows that any form of high waist jeans are flattering and make your legs look more slender and refined than say a pair of low slung jean. Isabel channelled this into her show, with trousers rising up to models' midriffs. Even backstage, Marant was rocking a pair of these trousers herself, stating, 'I'm not 20 and I don't have a butt like those girls do...' but who cares when you can look that good in them! A big part of Marant's shows are always the cuddly, comfy knitwear. The oversized Aztec print cardigan Natasha Poly wore looked amazing and would certainly work not only for this season but for many more to come too. There were plenty of embroidered wool jumpers with prominent shoulders paired with severe mini skirts, a little Balmain-esque. Cardigans were also a treat coming in longer lines but still with that special Marant touch.

The overall silhouette of the clothes was extremely feminine but fierce. Waists were cinched in and highlighted with pretty pleated skirts and super tight jeans, along with a variety of belts. Some such as skinny leather black belts were used for more practical reasons while others were so big and bulky they suited a kimono rather than a mini dress! But still, the proportions were just right. Some collars were high such as the dress worn by Anja Rubik while others didn't have any collars at all and just sat comfortably on the shoulder blade. As always, there was plenty of legs on display. Marant designs for young women who aren't afraid to bare some flesh in the colder months, for fashions sake that is. Most hemlines were short or discreetly covered with military inspired loose coats with plenty of silver buttons. Boots looked incredible too, some rising to the knee and others just above, while most black boots sat snugly on the mid calf. That's how you wear a winter boot.

A big part of any collection is the colour palette and Marant chose wisely for hers. The colours were beautiful and so soft. Think creamy beiges, pristine white, speckled blue and thin red lines adorned on jumpers and skirts. It was neutral and simple, but in a very French way. There were frilly dresses that looked more Victoriana than boho, but then you also had lovely three quarter length jumpers and embellished tops which gave the whole concept a little more oomph. If anything this was such a fun collection but with so much style. I have to credit whoever puts together these catwalk looks as every model looked fabulous and could have easily gone home dressed in their runway outfit. I have so much respect for Marant and the label which you cant help but fall in love with. In fact, she has made me eager for Autumn to come! Now, where did I put my boots...