Delicate and beautiful, this Galliano collection was perfectly parisian and cool yet feminine and quite dark. Black was a key colour, coming in sheer style slips and also on silk crop tops, shorts, long jackets and mini dresses. Polka dots made a brief appearence on midi dresses and tights as did splashes of colour such as electric blue. There were plenty of wearable dresses, maybe not the transparent ones for daytime, and added sparkle on skirts and patent leather shoes. I loved the use of draping in the skinny leg trousers and Grecian style white dress at the end of the show.
Elie Saab
It was obvious right from the beginning that this season, Elie Saab are looking to target a much younger customer. Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Lily Donaldson all took to the catwalk in beautiful dresses, bomber jackets and gladiator heels. It was a fun collection, with plenty of classic Elie Saab floral dresses, sweeping chiffon and layered ruffles adorned all over pretty, feminine dresses. I loved the use of black and white lace, as well as the candy floss stripes and punchy bold colours. The red jumpsuit was a fav!
Celine
Set in a giant circus tent, this Celine collection was as epic as ever. Pheobe Philo has a magic touch when it comes to minamilist chic, and this season was no different. Models walked effortlessly with swinging ponytail plaits at the back of their head, while carrying huge bucket bags, wearing leather dresses, gorgous oversized coats and loose smock dresses. Lapels were small and neat while seductive slips in white and black gave a nod towards underwear as overwear. Chino trousers were worn slightly creased, bold red lipstick off set colour blocks and decadent earrings were interesting and fun. There wasn't a strong circus theme in the collection, but it was still a spectacle. 
Nina Ricci
Vampy,
grungy, slick, stylish and sexy. The Nina Ricci spring/summer 2016 was
dark and mysterious. It opened with khaki and finished with khaki, with
lots in between. Rubber looking dresses, mustard mini skirts, slick silk
blouses and tailored trousers; everything was thrown in there. I loved
the daring sheer top which literally bared all and the feathered mini
dresses which looked super luxurious. Kind of a little Lanvin, this show was dark but powerful realeasing our alter ego who likes to get dressed up to the nines and stalk the streets in style.
Well, what a collection! And what a line up. Isabeli Fontana, Doutzen Kroes, Lily Donaldson and model of the moment Mica Arganaraz all stalked the runway for the latest Thierry Mugler show, in what was a very sexy, sophisticated and sharp collection. There was plenty of khaki pieces similar to Versace at MFW, the suede mini dress and leather trench coat were favourites, as well as lots of show off LBDs. Sparkle and metallics were thrown in as were large white buttons on pleated skirts and jumpsuits, with plenty of leg on display. If anything, this was a party collection with so many amazing pieces to dance the night away in. I loved the bold, orange coat dress that Isabeli Fontana wore with her dark hair slicked back with a side parting as well as the sexy floor length dresses at the end of the collection, which were form skimming and very glamorous. There was power and strenth but beautiful tailoring as well. An amazing collection.
Kenzo
Kenzo made his name in the 80s with 'Jungle Jap' and a cool, trendy image which chic Parisians could not get enough of. This was clearly evident in the latest collection for the urban brand, which was brimming with super cool yet stylish clothes with a crisp and elegant edge. It was very geometric, with red and yellow shapes splattered across white shift dresses and short coats, while bolder prints were adorned on knitwear and mini dresses.
And as for the INCREDIBLE gladiator shoes! They were fantastic and almost looked like a fashion suit of armour as they crawled up past the knee and up to the thigh. They looked difficult to walk in but with such shoes, who cares! They came in white, black and yellow so you could have a pair for everyday of the week if you really wanted. I loved the round John Lennon mirror sunglasses, the cool necklaces and the overall slickness of the collection. It was aimed at a younger audience, but then that is what Kenzo is made for really. The super stylish woman.
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