Paris Fashion Week SS 2017.....Mira

Buro 24/7's Miroslava Duma, before Chanel, Paris, October 2016.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Taylor

Forty Five Ten's VP, Creative and Fashion Director Taylor Tomasi Hill, before Miu Miu, Paris, October 2016.

The glamorous, gorgeous, colourful world of Taylor. 

Recreate Taylor's look (kind of):

Matchy-matchy jacquard or brocade - Mary Katrantzou Chrest jacquard blazer + Mary Katrantzou Slick jacqaurd slim-leg trousers, Miss Selfridge Floral jacquard Blazer + Miss Selfridge Floral Jacquard trousers, Carven Metallic jacquard blazer Gucci Metallic floral-jacquard mini skirt, Giambattista Valli floral-jacquard single-breasted coat + Giambattista Valli floral-jacquard high waisted flared trousers, or Rebecca Taylor Liane floral-jacquard bomber jacket + Rebecca Taylor Liane high-rise wide leg jacquard trousers

J.W. Anderson Pierce bag

Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Giovanna

Giovanna Battaglia Englebert, before Christian Dior, Paris, September 2016.

The sublime mix of sumptuous gold brocade with hard-working denim. Love love love. As always, Giovanna gets it so very right. 

Recreate Giovanna's look (kind of):

Denim shirt - Vince denim shirt, J.Crew Selvedge Chambray shirt, Golden Goose Western-Yoke denim shirt, Topshop Moto Oversized Denim shirt, ba&sh Bridget top, True Religion Georgia Denim shirt, Ambush Limited Edition Denim shirt jacket, or Eileen Fisher Tencel & Organic Cotton Denim shirt

Cropped denim flared jeans - Frame Le Crop Mini frayed mid-rise bootcut jeans, Attico Rosa high-rise flared jeans, Mother Insider Crop Step Fray jeans, McQ Alexander McQueen Cropped high-rise bootcut jeans, Rachel Comey Pursue pants, J Brand Selena cropped mid-rise bootcut jeans, L'Agence Sophia High Rise Crop flare jeans, BlankNYC Crop boot or Red Valentino High-rise wide-leg cropped jeans

Fancy brocade coat - Etro Floral Brocade coat, Dolce & Gabbana Brocade coat, Faith Connexion floral brocade coat, or Rochas Notch-lapel single-breasted brocade coat

London Fashion Week SS 2016....Lauren

Co-founder of Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, before Roksanda (I think), London, September 2015.

New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Jenny

Jenny Bernheim, after Coach, NYC, September 2015.

Another super cute pussy bow, this time with a brocade dress. 

Recreate Jenny's look (kind of):

Pussybow blouse - Elie Saab lace-paneled crepe top, Diane von Furstenberg Marjorie pussybow blouse, ASOS Ultimate Pussy Bow Ruffle blouse, Gucci ruffle-trimmed silk crepe blouse, Prabal Gurung Tie Neck blouse, Rachel Zoe Fleur Bow blouse, 

Alice + Olivia short brocade dress, Dolce & Gabbana Sleeveless brocade dress, 3.1 Phillip Lim brocade cocktail dress, Clover Canyon Floral Jacquard dress, CeCe by Cynthia Steffe Emerson jacquard dress, Emma Cook Jacquard bugs dress, Cynthia Steffe sleeveless jacquard shift dress, or Alice + Olivia Carrie metallic brocade mini dress

Ankle tie pumps - Aquazzura Allure ankle-tie pumps, Carvela Carmel ankle tie pumps, Jimmy Choo Tyler pumps, Gianvito Rossi Darcy double-strap sandals, Diane von Furstenberg Rimini ankle wrap sandals, or Sam Edelman Dayna pump

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Hanneli

Hanneli Mustaparta, after Alexander Wang, NYC, September 2014.

 

Brocade dress. 

 

Recreate Hanneli's look (kind of):

 

Miu Miu metallic brocade mini dress

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Valentina

Valentina Siragusa from Factory Style blog, Tuileries, Paris, March 2014.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Elizabeth

Elizabeth Cabral, Fashion Director Flare magzine, before Giambattista Valli Couture, Paris, July 2012.

A summery version of the opulent trend for winter....metallic embroidery, jacquard, brocade, the more luxe the fabric the better!

Recreate Liz's look (kind of) in brocade/jacquard pieces:

Marni floral jacquard jacket, Tibi lurex jacquard top, Rochas brocade long sleeve sweater, ASOS skater skirt in snake jacquard, See by Chloe Bee Free brocade mini skirt , or Zac Posen metallic brocade pencil skirt