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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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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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Balenciaga Fall Winter 2016/2017

Balenciaga put on a tremendous show during Paris Fashion Week with the unveiling of their FW16 collection. This is the first collection from 'Georgian Damn' as creative director of the house of Balenciaga as alot of time was spent focusing on the origin of Balenciaga and the relative archives to create a mind blowing collection to say the least. Masculinity meets femininity seemed to be a focal point of the collection bringing ski jackets with big open collars, tailored suits and trousers, pleated skirts, over-sized shirts and knitted jumpers to the forefront. Dangerous reds, bright blues and neutral tones including browns, blacks and tweeds all played a part in the showcase of the epic fall winter collection bringing that extra spark to what an eye catching and innovative 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. 

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Nicholas K Fall Winter 2016 2017

Nicholas K presented their fall winter collection in New York city over the last couple of days setting fashion week off with a bang. The dynamic due composed a collection that drew inspiration from Arcosanti a town built in Arizona of which was populated by Paolo Soleri. The collection still kept its essence of urban attire proving that sustainable fashion can still be easily worn. The collection gave us futuristic movement, solid tones and an apocalyptic vibe in the creation of the garments. Wrap tops and coats, drop crotch pants played a vital part throughout the collection and a blend of heavy fabrics including leathers were mixed with soft pallet fabrics such as chiffon's and silks to create timeless pieces that will never go out of fashion. 

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Alexander Wang Fall Winter 2016/2017

New York looked on in amazement as Alexander Wang took to the runway to showcase his Fall Winter collection. Focusing on the black color thought Alexander put his attention into his customers wants and needs providing them with a collection that is based on their wants needs and desire. Leather, sheer fabrics and bold prints played a big part throughout the collection showcasing hard and edgy pallets with soft undertones. The collection gave us a twist on urban chi'c defining a great balance between glamour and street wear and we can assure you there is not one item throughout this amazing collection you will not fall in love with. 

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Gucci Fall Winter 2016 2017

Gucci impressed during their fall winter menswear collections show in Milan. A bold red carpet, lighting and backdrop layed for the runway presentation creating a dramatic and very captivating setting. Fragmented Beauty being the title of the collection displayed Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele's child hood memories taking the designer back to a simpler time with detailed caps, beautifully assembled capes and delicate floral prints which were among the amazing designs all played a role in this breath taking and decadent collection. The fall/winter collection has clearly referenced elements of the 60's & 70's using textures and bold contrasting colours to depict the new era of mature fashion.

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Prada Fall Winter 2016 2017 

The Prada menswear show displayed to Milan why they are one of the most exquisite and dependable fashion houses giving us nothing but complete excellence and thought provoking chi'c.'Gender is a context and context is often gendered' being the title of the collection Miuccia Prada blended both mens fall and womens pre-fall collections during the presentation. The blend of hard structured fabrics and soft delicate prints brought both masculine and feminine tones enabling this collection to continue with Prada's analysis of the relationship between both male and female. 

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Vivienne Westwood Fall Winter 2016 2017

Vivienne Westwood stormed the runway during Milan's collections men this week. The infamous fashion designer stayed true to her roots bringing a signature British feel with tailored suits, jackets, high waisted trousers and skinny trousers. The punk rocker chi'c collection displayed a volume of androgynous looks almost transforming the age of gender. The collection referenced the 80's era giving us amazing platform shoes to compliment the funky quirky feel of the collection. 

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Roberto Cavalli Fall Winter 2016/2017

Roberto Cavalli are back with their fall winter 2016 2017 collection, showcased during Milan collections mens creative director Peter Dundas brought his new Cavalli man straight to the runway  proposing a new wardrobe for the twenty-first century dandy. The collection showed a variation of tailored and casual looks No Boundaries being the title this collection expressed this in every way showing us just how wearable and uber expressive this fashion house is.

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Versace Fall Winter 2016/2017

Milan Collections Mens are off with a bang and the fashion house of Versace took us on an out of this world experience with their Fall Winter 2016/2017 collection. Donatella created her vision from being inspired by the stars and was able to give us a futuristic sleek and modern menswear collection. The show began with the Versace man running through the darkness in a lit up tracksuit, before the lights lit up and the entrance of the celestial begins. An epic runway show to say the least, Versace collection is certainly on that will be on the tips of everyone's tongues during fashion week.