Ashley Lloyd Int: #FW16

Thursday, 10 March 2016

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Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 2016/2017

Louis Vuitton put on a sparkling fashion show during Paris Fashion Week with their FW16 collection. The collection oozed elements of a modern 80's twist with reflective disco columns throughout the runway and a retro Aztec print mapped out on the runway floor, leather skinny trousers, biker jackets, crop jackets, dresses and skirts with a ruffled hemline, blazers and jumpers were all a feature throughout the show. Bold statement colors including red, blue were featured with heavier blacks and grey's to create a mind blowing and eye catching combination; The collection fed our appetite with an abundance of colors, patterns, shapes, and fabrics a great way to conclude fashion week.

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Valentino Fall Winter 2016/2017

Valentino took to the runways of Paris during FW16 Fashion Week with a jaw dropping collection. The Italian fashion house set the tone for what will be an epic fall winter fashion extravaganza providing us with long floor length dresses, pleated skirts, long jackets, beautifully embroidered and embellished gowns. All colors chosen throughout the collection set a very calming precedence with nudes, soft pinks and blues, light greys, silver and gold all merging to create a magical and uber chi'c collection like none other. With dramatic music provided by a piano player this dream like fantasy gave us everything we was looking for during PFW, simply stunning.

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Stella McCartney Fall Winter 2016/2017

Stella McCartney was welcomed with open arms during Paris Fashion Week. Stella showcased her FW16 collection which featured various elements including, over-sized bomber jackets, pleated metallic skirts, over-sized tailored jackets, denim dresses and big turtle neck jumpers. The collection made up of a consistent color pallet including black, blue, grey, orange, nudes and browns. The collection proves not only wearable but also fashion conscious as Stella depicts her story through edgy, bold statement pieces of which the world can admire; evoking her British roots Stella's show was nothing but utter daring, bold and unapologetic.

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Chanel Fall Winter 2016/2017

It was the turn of the house of Chanel with their relaxed and uber luxurious fall winter collection during Paris Fashion Week. 'Karl Largerfeld' created a more street vibe with this collection yet keeping the couture essence of Chanel; long knee length skirts, woven jumpers, detailed coats, ruffled dresses were all main features throughout. Depicting effortless genius 'Karl' transformed street wear with delicate beading eccentric embellishments and super chi'c fabrics. All creations were worn with an array of flat footwear enhancing the feel of the wearable collection, Chanel did not let us down providing us with a unique twist on gratifying and truly chi'c pieces.

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Givenchy Fall Winter 2016/2017

Givenchy is back in full effect with their FW16 collection showcased during Paris Fashion Week. Displayed throughout a wooden maze the collection featured elements of a native American twist with complex patterns and shapes throughout the fabrics. Snake skin, leopard & jaguar print were all big features throughout, dresses, flared skirts, jackets, tailored shorts and coats were all present at the fashion show with snakeskin boots as an added touch along with gold medallions. The collection gave a modern day bohemian vibe with an array of eye catching colors including greens, browns, golds, blues, orange and black feeding us a multitude of precisely arranged pieces. 'Riccardo Tisci' never disappoints and was able to give us a new wave on tribal inspired fashion with great detailing and splendid embellishments.

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Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2016/2017

Saint Laurent shut down Paris Fashion Week with the unveiling of their fall winter collection. The show was held at the new home for the house of YSL in a 17th century mansion which is now the couture house for the brand and home to all YSL shows. The collection featured an array of bold statement pieces utilizing the element of chi'c glamour the items shone as the models cascaded down the runway. mini dresses, tulip skirts, jumpsuits, disco skinny trousers, jackets and big shoulder dresses were all on display with a mixed color pallet using dark shimmery blacks, with silvers, hot pinks, gold, red and blue. The collection gives a modern 80's disco vibe taking us back to Studio 54 with great detailing and timeless embellishments, an amazing and simply beautiful collection.

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Balmain Fall Winter 2016/2017

Balmain took their homeland Paris by storm with 'Olivier Rousteing' bringing his epic fall winter collection to the runway. The collection featured an array of exaggerated silhouettes depicting a late 19th century twist with heavy fringing, corset ribbed skirts, netting, baroque swirls and heavy embroidery. Staying true to what we expect from Balmain, 'Olivier' featured a number of fabrics including suede's. chiffons, feathers & furs, cashmeres with long fitted thigh high boots to finish each look. The collection varied in color with light greys, blues, silver, nudes, creams and golds with more neutral heavier tones such as black and dark shades of grey; a beautiful and enticing masterpiece leaving us with a sweet taste in our mouths this FW16 collection was everything we could ever dream.

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H&M Studio Fall Winter 2016/2017

Paris Fashion Week is full steam ahead and H&M took to the runway to show their latest fall winter collection. The dream filled collection played tune to all parts of our taste-buds feeding us a varied depiction of the next big trends; bohemian inspired with chiffon jackets, dresses, tailored jackets and coats, flowing tops, skirts and head wraps were all in store on display. Giving an abundance of color pallets including neutral colors such as nudes, creams, browns, with flashes of bright rich reds, blues, the combination keeps us drawn inward. These will be the hottest trends towards the end of the year with H&M being a favorite to many across the world, the takeover of this prominent collection begins now.

London Fashion Week

Burberry Fall Winter 2016/2017

The show we have all be waiting for, Burberry stormed the runway during London Fashion Week with their flawless FW16 collection. Accompanied with music from 'Jake Bugg' the collection featured a multitude of neutral tones set for the season; sparkles, tartan print, and decorative flower motif and print layed for the foundation of this modern day bohemian felt collection. Pleated dresses, military inspired coats, flared trousers and shirts were all part of the collection making this 70's inspired collection wearable and exude complete and utter bohemian chi'c. A twist on a classic look this FW16 Burberry collection by creative director 'Christopher Bailey' gives us everything we could have imagined from Burberry leaving a sweet and distinct taste of high end glamour in out mouths.

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Mulberry Fall Winter 2016 2017

Mulberry showed up and showed out during London Fashion Weeks FW16 collections. The first collection from new creative director Johnny Coca Mulberry drew inspiration from the English manor house of the Georgian era. The collection gave a masculine feel yet with soft feminine undertones displaying military coats, pleated skirts and tops, Georgian inspired shirts with neckline ruffles and bomber jackets with floral prints. The dark color pallet set for a medieval styled thesis consisted of browns, blacks, red, aubergine and forest greens with sudden pops of whites, pink and cerulean. A mirrored runway projecting this eye catching collection lay as the backdrop displaying what can only be described as simply genius, a well executed and thought out FW collection and a certified favorite during LFW.

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Anya Hindmarch Fall Winter 2016/2017

The Anya Hindmarch FW fashion show took over London with a burst of color and a Tetris inspired runway. The show began with the 1980's video game pong before the set came alive opening a chamber for the models to walk out from. The runway fulfilled our fantasy's as the collection contained geometric patterns and bright prints; a high quality mixtured pallet of colors with dark tones such as blacks and grey's with a fusion of bright blues and greens and earthy reds and browns. Oversized jackets coats and polo neck dresses were a main feature throughout with leather and fur trimmings. The collection combined sports wear and formal wear giving us a timeless, wearable and futuristic feel to the outstanding and impeccable FW show.

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Topshop Unique Fall Winter 2016/2017

Topshop Unique took to the LFW runway showcasing their epic FW16 collection. The collection gave us an abundance of varied looks including sporty, club attire and professional. Fur's, leathers, lace and chiffon all took to center stage with a mix of dark earthy tones with bold vibrant pops of color. Bold, brave and unafraid Topshop never disappoint each season with their mix of high street and runway pieces. Mixing textures and colours the Topshop collection to say the least depicts the true essence of what a girls wardrobe should be made up of, with ever changing looks depicting different emotions throughout a woman's fashionable journey.

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Charlotte Olympia Fall Winter 2016/2017

London fashion week is officially here and Charlotte Olympia was a force to be reckoned with on the runway. Dressed in mostly black inspiration drew from vintage fashion comic books however accessories did not deter away from what we know of Charlotte Olympia and the magical creations we are used to seeing. Colorful block heel's, knee high boots and wedges were all apart of the amazing collection as well as accessories and beautiful clutch boxes a Charlotte Olympia trademark. A great way to kick off LFW.

New York Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs Fall Winter 2016/2017

New York fashion week looked on in amazement as 'Marc Jacobs' took to the runway to showcase his outstanding FW16 collection with the help of 'Kendall Jenner & Lady Gaga'. The collection gave a medieval feel with floor length satin and fur coats, leather gloves as accessories, over-sized cashmere jumpers with detailed motifs, big skirts and floor length dresses all with layering being a focal point made this goth chi'c experience everything we could have hoped for during fashion week. Platform boots worn with each look and a 1930's inspired finger wave hairstyle brought the collection together in unison bringing a dark, mysterious yet eye catching and simply beautiful feel throughout the runway show.

'Marc' you outdid yourself this time complete excellence.

Milan Collections Mens

Philipp Plein Fall Winter 2016 2017

Milan saw a fashion show like no other from designer 'Philipp Plein' with his enticing FW16 collection. The epic show began with a royal performance from the royal orchestra which lead to the introduction of rapper mogul 'Lil Wayne' before a group of skate borders and bikers in light up jackets stormed the show giving us an extra phenomenal introduction to the 'Philipp Plein' collection. The uber virtual, futuristic chi'c collection took reference from superheros Batman, Superman & Captain America to create distinctive motifs on jackets, blazers, jumpers and rucksacks. Leather, fur and heavy fabrics layed the foundation for the heroic collection bringing a street element to the runway. 'Philipp Plein' outdid himself with this collection creating a wearable and iconic new wave of fashion mixing leather and prints along with heroic themes portrayed throughout the collection.

Dsquared Fall Winter 2016 2017

'Dsquared' showed off and showed out with their FW16 collection during Milan Collections Menswear. The fashion show began with a junglelistic vibe, bamboo shoots with leafy screens created a very oriental feel to the show before the designs were strutted across the runway. Big trousers, kilts, oversized jackets along with blazers were all in addition to the collection. blacks, denim played a big part throughout the collection; keeping with the theme, elements of Japanese manga, florals and bright pops of colour made this diverse, bold and sleek collection magnetic and eye catching to watch down the runway.

Christopher Kane Fall Winter 2015/2016 Paris Fashion week show

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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall 2015 - 2015

Jean Paul Gaultier brought Paris to their feet standing at attention during Haute Couture Fashion week. The designer drew inspiration from Breton using heavy weight fabrics against stripes and distinctive shapes; Gaultier really showed Paris Haute Couture is his arena and he is here to stay, especially since taking a break from Ready-To-Wear in 2014.

The Breton used quite heavily in Jean Paul Gaultier's work especially in his 1993 male perfume 'le male' has become on of his most recognized trademark pieces. It is also said Gaultier requires his press team to wear a version of the design during his runway shows.