The 9 Paris Fashion Week Trends to Know For Fall '16
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On its runways, Paris casts the most exciting Fashion Week. Full of sex appeal, drool-worthy accessories, and fresh twists on our favorite silhouettes, it's the place the fashion world relies on to forecast what's coming next. So, just what does Fall '16 look like from the Parisian POV? Think suiting for every occasion, modern plays on nostalgic style, a day-appropriate tilt on boudoir dressing, and so much more. It's all happening next season — but before it does, we're breaking it down right here. Read on for the nine trends to know from Paris Fashion Week's runways.
Game Time
More than athleisure, designers are taking sportif to the next level with high-fashion activewear. Athletic-inspired staples, like hoodies and track pants, are reimagined as Fall '16 casualwear to take you from game time to hang time.
Vetements
Louis Vuitton
Acne
Carven
Chanel
Courreges
Maison Margiela
Anthony Vaccarello
Parka City
Building on athletic influences, the coat to have on the Paris runways was decidedly practical. Parkas were the outerwear of choice, popping up in bold colors, and they put the finishing touch on everything from sneakers to more polished pieces.
Balenciaga
Vivienne Westwood
Stella McCartney
Acne
Carven
Courreges
Kenzo
Vetements
Louis Vuitton
'90s Girl
With distinct touches of our fashion pasts, designers brought back '90s silhouettes, color palettes (and tie-dye), and overall nostalgic vibes to our 2016 look. Some, like Chanel's denim vest and Blossom-inspired hat are perfect for day, and others, like Saint Laurent's sexy minidresses, are begging for a night out.
Chanel
Elie Saab
Vivienne Westwood
Nina Ricci
Courrèges
Miu Miu
Paul & Joe
Vetements
Saint Laurent
Spotted
Leopard prints punctuated collections across the board, adding intrigue to outerwear, separates, and even handbags. It's the punchy print that turns out goes with everything.
Givenchy
Mugler
Louis Vuitton
Maison Margiela
Acne
Carven
Isabel Marant
Dries Van Noten
Victorian Romance
Victorian-era silhouettes inspired the ruffles that decorate necklines and tiers, adding dramatic flourishes to the most feminine kind of day dresses and gowns.
Giambattista Valli
Balmain
Chanel
Chloé
Givenchy
Isabel Marant
Rochas
Sonia Rykiel
Kenzo
Valentino
Beyond the Boudoir
Slip dresses, silky fabrics, pajama-inspired separates, and robes dominated the runways, bringing what's typically in the boudoir out into the daylight.
John Galliano
H&M
Stella McCartney
Zuhair Murad
Nina Ricci
Anthony Vaccarello
Dries Van Noten
Vionnet
Louis Vuitton
Jump-Start Your Dress
Layering dresses over sweaters, blouses, and turtlenecks is now such a thing for Fall '16, you'll never think to wear your dress the same way ever again, turning them into sophisticated jumpers.
Carven
H&M
Kenzo
Lanvin
Lemaire
Paul & Joe
Rochas
Valentino
Dries Van Noten
Louis Vuitton
Céline
Everyday Capes
Capes are no longer the stuff on costumes; designers are giving us the drama-inducing outerwear in totally wearable takes. From the short knit capes at Chanel to the full-length versions at Dries Van Noten, they may just replace your favorite coat.
Chanel
Valentino
Sonia Rykiel
Andrew Gn
Céline
Chloé
Maison Margiela
Roland Mouret
Dries Van Noten
Suit Up
Suits for every occcasion on the Fall runways beg the question: why wear a dress? These separates come with stripes, plaid, bold shoulders, high shine, and fits for every body.
Balenciaga
Balmain
H&M
Lanvin
Alexis Mabille
Paul & Joe
Sonia Rykiel
Dries Van Noten
Vionnet
Louis Vuitton