Paris Fashion Week

Fenty X Puma By Rihanna
Fall Winter 2017/18

Fenty X Puma By Rihanna Fall Winter 2017/18 By FF Channel

Bajan icon Rihanna set it off in Paris with her fall winter collection during Paris Fashion Week and it was an assured learning lesson of fashion. The set of the Fenty X by Puma runway show took elements from our childhood memories at school with lockers, study tables and a library backdrop playing into the thesis behind the collection. The collection featured an array of bright bold colours including orange, yellow's and green against contrasting blacks, blues and whites which added to the wow factor; embroidered font's and logos applied to t-shirts jumpers and shirts painting a realistic portrait to the academic collection especially with 1988 prints the date of Rihanna's birth. The collection depicted a boystrous feel throughout with over-sized floor length coats and jumpers, with feminine aesthetics such as shorts, skirts, and body suits to add to the trendy and influential collection. Thigh high boots accompanied the ensembles with baseball hats and snapbacks to give that extra edge; overall the collection was a complete breath of fresh air with a unique flare of a sporty street vibe an epic show and an uber amazing collection to end PFW. 

Paris Fashion Week

Balmain Fall Winter 2017/18

Balmain Fall Winter 2017/18 By FF Channel

Olivier Rousteing showed up and showed out with his epic fall winter collection during Paris Fashion Week. The trendy fashion house Balmain provided us yet again with another showstopping bold outtake on women's wear, the thesis behind the collection portrayed a safari or jungle-esque feel with animal prints against neutral earthy tones an an abundance of embellishments which is something the fashion brand is undoubtedly known for. 

The tribal collection contained an array of tones including camel, browns, black, gold and touches of whites and grey against the well constructed ensembles; embellished dresses, skirts with fringed detailing, over-sized jumper dresses, coats, jackets and slim fitted trousers all cascaded down the runway accompanied by thigh high detailed animal print boot's. Leathers, suede's and sheer chiffon's were the fabrics most noticed throughout the show with crocodile embossed leathers and mink furs to add to the tribal ambiance of the show. A well thought out and constructed collection that literally has the whole of Paris on their feet in applause to the artistic and memorizing brand; We can already note celebrity stylist's are all flocking to get their hands on the Balmain fall winter  collection so you can be assured to see your favorite celebs including Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, Jlo and many more rocking these looks on the red carpet.

Paris Fashion Week

Balenciaga Fall Winter 2017/18

Balenciaga Fall Winter 2017/18 By FF Channel

The house of Balenciaga stormed the runway during Paris Fashion Week with their bold innovative outtake on this years fall winter collection. The collection gave an androgynous feel throughout with over-sized sleeves, jumpers and coats, tailored pencil skirts and jackets, slim fit trousers and structured asymmetric coats all played a part throughout the runway show; along with traces of a delicate feminine quality. The finale of the show provided a more couture feel with long floor length gowns made from the finest duchess satin, velvet and silk chiffon's to add an elegant chi'c feel to the ever so formal collection. With a combination of plaid, animal print and decorative floral motifs depicted through the decadent ensembles which were supported by over-sized tote bags and chunky metallic jewellery playing once again on the masculine tone set throughout, with bright sparks of colour on pastel and neon tights and pointed court heels. The Balenciaga collection overall was a truly gratifying experience with well created structures and a combination of colour and textures making the experience truly magical.

Paris Fashion Week

Elie Saab Fall Winter 2017/18

Elie Saab Fall Winter 2017/18 By FF Channel

Paris was taken over the past coming week with designer Elie Saab taking to the stage to showcase their eloquent fall winter collection. The collection drew inspiration from the haunted tale of Giselle depicting the romantic story of her life as she enticed on lookers from all over the world. Featuring an abundance of silk, chiffon, lace and feathers conveying a delicate feminine quality; with mixed tones of black, light pinks, cerulean, and sprinkles of grey throughout the collection offered a tasteful and red carpet worthy aura which many celebrity stylist over this year were sure will be flocking to get their hands on. The collection provided an elegant, chi'c stance overall utilizing the fabrics to create and portray the thesis, with hand embroidered embellishments on selected pieces the ensembels which cascaded down the runway were simply delightful. The Elie Saab fall winter collection is an assured new look and feel for the brand still with high quality construction techniques but a whole new feel and vibe for the epic fashion house.