30 Top Street Style Looks From Paris Fashion Week
Photos by: Mr. Newton
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It would be hard for us to imagine that street style could have eclipsed our 20 finalists from New York Fashion Week. But then, we would be wrong. Sifting with lots of genuine oohs and ahhs through lensman Mr. Newton's latest batch of pre-and-post show brilliance has indeed set a new record for slammin' outfits. A yellow coat worn with copper metallic platforms, shredded denim and other assorted leggy cut-outs, kooky fur, bright satin heels, nautical Ts worn to Parisian perfection...it's all right here. But you tell us (because we're finding it hard to play favorites), who's the front-runner in this illustrious pack of street-style all-stars?
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The Craziest Shoes From The Shows!
Pumps festooned with a mohawk? Yup. Wedges with a blown-up tread? Of course. Pointed elf slippers? You betcha. This season's runway shows were all about making a statement, and we're currently fixated on what designers did to dress up our feet. We spotted everything from ravioli flats and Eskimo boots to light-up stilettos reminiscent of our childhood L.A. Gear sneakers. Though wearability might rank low on their list of functions, these shoes made us laugh and cringe at the same time. Check out our picks below for the wackiest of this year's footwear.
Above, from left: Yves Saint Laurent fall '10, photo via Style.com; Chanel fall '10, photo via Style.com.
10 Fall 2010 Trends From Paris, London, and Milan
Even if our European counterparts are more known for high concept than practicality, the fall 2010 shows in London, Milan, and Paris unveiled a friendlier face of high fashion. Designers still dared to dream, but silhouettes recalled the heydays of super style (think '70s pantsuits and '90s leather and lace) that are easy to love and, more importantly, easy to wear. As always, the runways gave way to their fair-share of the forgettable, predictable, and unwearable, but that didn't stop us from combing through all the other gorgeousness to find our must-have trends of the moment. In fact, here are 10 that can almost make us wish fall would get here a little quicker.
1. Damask & All-Over Appliqués
Is it more furniture or high fashion? Given we're kind of into it, we'll go with the latter.
Above, from left: Christopher Kane; Clements Ribeiro; Balmain; Marios Schwab.
Runway Looks Inspired By The Muppets...Really!
Fur was clearly a huge hit on the runway this season, ranging from fuzzy little jackets to wearable beasts that looked like they were hewn from the skins of a Snuffleupagus. Designers from Chris Benz to Alberta Ferretti seemed to have been inspired by our long-loved puppet pals from yore, sending out pieces that, while warm, might get you mistaken for an extra on The Muppets. We matched up some particularly hirsute looks to prove our point. Are we crazy or do you see the resemblance, too?
Above, from left: Alberta Ferreti fall '10, image via Style.com; Sam the Eagle from The Muppets, image via Golf.com.
Photo Diary: Behind The Scenes At Milan Fashion Week
Photos by: Tamu McPherson
Stationed in Milan, photographer Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds is our eagle-eyed street style chronicler across the sea. We asked her to send us a dispatch from the Fashion Week festivities taking place on her home turf, and as expected, there's enough belle donne in there to rival Manhattan during NYFW. Click through for front-row pics, street style images, and other camera-worthy snaps.
Above, from left: "Emmanuelle Alt, everyone's favorite bad girl, looking fierce outside D&G." "Giovanna Battaglia looking beyond stunning outside Dolce & Gabbana."
Daphne Guinness Is Set To Release An Exhibition Of 100 Pieces Of Her Crazy Wardrobe
Photos by: Nick Wolf
There's no denying that Daphne Guinness has got a great collection of clothing, and from September 2011 through January 2012, the F.I.T. museum will exhibit 80-100 pieces from her wardrobe, including haute couture and exclusive samples from Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons, Dolce & Gabbana, and Azzedine Alaïa. A book to be published by Yale University Press will document the exhibit. Our own in-office fascination—and on some level, horror—of Daphne Guinness has grown exponentially with each time we meet her, see her tottering around in shoes not meant for real people, and generally catch her displaying inspired acts of fashion crazy, but when it comes to taking a peek in her wardrobe, we really can't say no. (The Cut)
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