Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Caroline

Tank magazine's Caroline Issa, before A Show, Paris, October 2016.

The beauty of winter dressing: layering. And the cape/wrap/blanket coat is a chic alternative to a heavy coat - easy to throw over a high-neck blouse and print trousers. 

Recreate Caroline's look (kind of):

Cape - J.Crew plaid cape-scarf, Melt Kamal fringed striped herringbone wrap, Madewell Micro-Check Cape Scarf, Burberry Classic House-check reversible wrap or J.Crew Tasseled check wool-blend cape

Print Trousers - Co Floral Imperial Brocade trousers, Diane von Furstenberg Waved-check jacquard trousers, A.L.C. Felix Palm leaf print trousers, Dries Van Noten Poumas Jacquard Slim Trousers, Free People Shirt Up pants, Y.A.S Tall Relaxed pants in geo print or Fendi Printed wide-leg pants

Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Veronika

Hey Woman!'s Veronika Heilbrunner, after A Show, Paris, October 2016. 

The easy-option for autumn through winter: the poncho/cape/wrap. 

Recreate Veronika's look (kind of):

Gabriella Hearst Lauren fringed cashmere wrap, Acne Studios Fringed wool wrap,  J.Crew Checkered cape-scarf, Burberry Reversible fringed checked wrap, Madewell Solid Cape Scarf, ASOS Plain cape, Rag & Bone Cashmere Poncho, or The Row Dusana Brushed Knit Cape

Suede bags - Chloe Lexa small shoulder bag, JW Anderson Pierce Hobo suede bag,Loeffler Randall Mini Hobo bag,  Stella McCartney Falabella Reversible faux-suede tote, or Jerome Dreyfuss Tanguy Bucket bag

London Fashion Week SS 2016

After A Show, London, September 2015.

Too warm for a heavy coat, too chilly for just a sweater? Now is the time for a cosy poncho or cape. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Cape - Kate Spade New York Mega Check Ruana poncho, Balenciaga Plaid wool and cashmere-blend wrap, Boutique Moschino Tweed cape, Modena Reversible Plaid cape, Calvin Klein Monochrome check cape, Balenciaga Tartan cashmere and wool-blend poncho, Topshop reversible check cape, Vero Moda Check Fringe poncho, or Tory Burch Geo Jacquard poncho

London Fashion Week SS 2016....Miroslava

Buro 24/7's Miroslava Duma, before Burberry, London, September 2015.

Recreate Miroslava's look (kind of):

Burberry suede fringed poncho coat, Paul & Joe suede Coat, Burberry Fringed suede coat, Alice and Olivia Lyn suede fringe hem cape coat, or Valentino suede coat with fringe

New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Nausheen

Stylist Nausheen Shah, before A Show, NYC, September 2015.

A beautiful cape and matching skirt for between seasons. 

Recreate Nausheen's look (kind of):

Cape - Chloe Nubby crop jacket, Valentino Compact knit cape, See by Chloe Oversized cape coat, ASOS Blanket cape, Rag & Bone Blithe wool cape, Giambattista Valli cream coat, or Sonia Rykiel Striped cotton poncho

Knee boots - Barneys New York leather knee boots, Michael Michael Kors Regina Tall Zip boots, Valentino Braid-detailed leather knee boots, Tibi Vlada leather knee boots, or New Look Heeled Pull On Knee boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2015

Before A Show, Lincoln Centre, NYC, February 2015

The Blanket Scarf......those beautiful muted colours soften her edgy leather pants and knee boots. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Blanket Scarf: Theory Saiome plaid scarf, Liquorish Oversized blanket Wrap check scarf, Faribault Woolen Mills Huntley throw coat, Rag & Bone Reversible merino wool wrap, Nordstrom Plaid Blanket wrap, Burberry Prorsum Colorblock fringed felt poncho, From The Road Khullu scarf or Eileen Fisher soft wool plaid poncho

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Natalie

Fashion Director Glamour (UK), Natalie Hartley, Lincoln Center, NYC, February 2015.

A beautiful oversized shawl/blanket to snuggle into during bitter winter weather. 

Recreate Natalie's look (kind of):

Loewe blanket (double up the usage by using as a throw for your lounge when you are at home!), Rag & Bone Ines striped wrap, Derek Lam Cape with combo pockets, Topshop textured wool blanket coat, Burberry Prorsum color-block fringed poncho, or Topshop stripe tape edge blanket

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Helena

Helena Bordon, before A Show, Paris, March 2015.

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Natalie

Fashion Director Glamour (UK), Natalie Hartley, after Marc by Marc Jacobs, NYC, February 2015.

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Lisa

Stylist and swimwear designer Lisa Marie Fernandez, before The Row, NYC, February 2015.

A beautiful poncho cinched at the waist with an elegant, thin belt. 

Recreate Lisa Marie's look (kind of):

The Row Kleya striped cashmere and silk-blend poncho,  MiH Jeans oversized reversible poncho, Tjido Frise Poncho, Joie Ignacie Poncho, See by Chloe poncho, Theory Saiome Poncho, Tejido Diamond poncho, Alice + Olivia Kayson shawl or Duffy wool and cashmere wrap

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Daria

Fashion Director Daria Shapovalova, before A Show, Paris, March 2015.

Poncho. 

Recreate Daria's look (kind of):

A.L.C. Marley Poncho, Paul & Joe Banian striped wool-blend poncho, Elizabeth and James Blanket cape, Issa Innesse oversized textured cape, Sacai Luck leather trimmed poncho, Vince Graphic Stripe poncho, ASOS Cape with stripe panel and toggle detail, Chloe Check hooded poncho or Tejido Frise poncho

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Hedvig

Hedvig Opshaug of Northern Light blog, before Roland Mouret, Paris, September 2014.

Long live the cape/poncho/blanket coat for lazy weekends. 

Recreate Hedvig's look (kind of):

Cape: Burberry Prorsum Thistle motif blanket poncho, Roberto Cavalli leather-trimmed wool-tweed coat, Topshop striped Tape Edge cape, Oasis cape scarf, ASOS Reversible cape, or Club Monaco Angelica poncho

Bow flats: Jimmy Choo Gala textured lame point-toe flats

New York Fashion Week AW 2014....Preetma

Market Director Nylon (and drummer for Vomitface), Preetma Singh, Lincoln Centre, NYC, February 2014.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Sofie

Sofie Valkiers of Fashionata blog, before Louis Vuitton, Paris, October 2014

 Love Sofie's poncho/cape!

Recreate Sofie's look (kind of):

Emilio Pucci fringed jacquard-knit turtleneck cape

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Gabriele

Gabriele Regesaite, after Stella McCartney, Paris, September 2014.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Maria

Harper's Bazaar Russia's Maria Kolosova, after Stella McCartney, Paris, September 2014.

Adore Maria's outfit! 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Fringed boots: Paul Andrew Taos fringed boots, Aquazzura Jagger fringe boots or Jeffrey Campbell Go-Lightly boots

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Malaika

British model Malaika Firth, after Valentino (in Burberry blanket/wrap), Paris, March 2014. 

 

Recreate Malaika's look (kind of):

 

Burberry Prorsum blanket wrap, Topshop oversized striped tape edge blanket scarf, ASOS stripe blanket cape, Endless Rose Modern Meller poncho, Finds + Apiece Apart striped poncho or Burberry Brit blanket wrap

Rag & Bone mini pilot bag

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Giovanna

Giovanna Battaglia, Tuileries, Paris, March 2014. 

The cape. The slingback flats. Giovanna. 

Recreate Giovanna's look (kind of):

Slingback flats: Rochas embellished flats, Tabitha Simmons Vera crystal-embellished flats,  Topshop Violet jewelled slingback flats, or ASOS Ladybug pointed ballet flats