The 9 Paris Fashion Week Trends to Know For Fall '16

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.

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Game Time
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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

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Louis Vuitton

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Carven

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Chanel

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Courreges

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Anthony Vaccarello

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Parka City
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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

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Vivienne Westwood

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Stella McCartney

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Carven

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Vetements

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Louis Vuitton

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'90s Girl
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'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

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Elie Saab

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Vivienne Westwood

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Courrèges

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Miu Miu

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Paul & Joe

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Vetements

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Saint Laurent

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Spotted
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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

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Louis Vuitton

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Maison Margiela

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Carven

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Isabel Marant

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Dries Van Noten

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Victorian Romance
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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

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Balmain

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Chanel

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Chloé

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Givenchy

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Isabel Marant

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Rochas

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Valentino

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Beyond the Boudoir
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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

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Stella McCartney

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Zuhair Murad

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Anthony Vaccarello

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Dries Van Noten

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Vionnet

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Louis Vuitton

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Jump-Start Your Dress
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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

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Lanvin

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Lemaire

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Paul & Joe

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Rochas

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Valentino

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Dries Van Noten

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Céline

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Everyday Capes
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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

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Valentino

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Sonia Rykiel

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Andrew Gn

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Céline

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Maison Margiela

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Roland Mouret

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Dries Van Noten

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Suit Up
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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

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Balmain

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Alexis Mabille

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Paul & Joe

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Sonia Rykiel

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Dries Van Noten

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Vionnet

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Louis Vuitton