PARIS FASHION WEEK: Top Trends for Fall 2015

1. Zig Zag

Graphics take a different approach. Geometric pattern was in full mode, zig zagging across pant suits, skirts and belts.

Giambattista Valli / Chanel / Loewe / Sonia Rykiel / Kenzo

2. One Sleeve Please

It was all about the one-shoulder asymmetrical, cut pieces. From wire-strap dress and silky column gowns to velvet frocks and maxi knits. We can’t wait to show a little arm.

John Galliano / Lanvin / Stella McCartney / Saint Laurent / Mugler

3. Skinny Scarves

Thin and long is the ultramodern way to wear scarves. A skinny scarf wound at the neck and left to trail looks super chic.

Givenchy / Chloe / Margiela / John Galliano / Haider Ackermann

4. Skirted Over

Pants or skirts is no longer the question. The ‘skirt over pant’ look is making a powerful comeback. From dresses over cropped pants to hip-slung, pleated skirts worn with second-skin pants, the look is alluring, practical and cool.

Chanel / Giambattista Valli / Stella McCartney / Kenzo / Emanuel Ungaro

5. Checkered Game

Let’s play checkerboard! The classic pattern got an upgrade with custom-weaving blanket textiles and parallels between the two-tone checkerboard and triangle patterns. Playfully dramatic and refined.

Haider Ackermann / Louis Vuitton / Acne Studios / Valentino / Chanel

6. Fine Line

Contrasting piping was on full display on the runway. Outlining thin trimming fabric cords along the garment accentuated the shape and added a unique contour.

Margiela / Valentino / Givenchy / John Galliano / Acne Studio

7. The Leather Trouser

Leanly cut, high-waisted or slouchy, the leather pant gets a boost making it the trouser to be seen in. The power cuts of the roomy leather pants bring out fierce femininity.

Carven / Louis Vuitton / Maiyet / Acne Studios / Emanuel Ungaro

8. Maxi Coat

Dramatic, long coats took center stage. The ankle sweeping coats of slim proportions with fitted or loose fit, were a central feature of the season’s obsession with the 70’s.