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

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

Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Jada

Jada Joyce (I think!), After Chalayan, Paris, October 2015.

Not-boring black! Lovely textures (the ribbed sweater) and beautiful shapes (the cape jacket and flared jeans).

Recreate Jada's look (kind of):

Stella McCartney Asymmetric ribbed sweater, Acne Studios Deborah ribbed sweater, Alexander Wang split back ribbed sweater, Only ribbed knit sweater, or 3.1 Phillip Lim Draped ribbed tie pullover

The Row cotton and wool-blend coat, Theory Kapalin wool and cashmere cape, One by Elliatt Inspire cape, Valentino Compact knit cape, Alexander McQueen mock-neck cape jacket, Paco Rabanne Oversized belted coat, or Alice + Olivia Kingsley cape coat

Flared  jeans: J Brand Maria high-rise flared jeans, Victoria Victoria Beckham Flare jeans, Frame Le Flare de Francoise jeans, Dr Denim Brigitte Flare jeans, or MiH Marrrakesh stretch-velvet flared pants

New York Fashion Week AW 2015

After A Show, NYC, February 2015.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Delpozo checked mohair-blend cape coat

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Laura

WSJ's Senior Fashion Editor Laura Stoloff, before A Show, NYC, February 2015. 

Such a beautiful aubergine/deep plum colour.....

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....Indre

Indre Rockefeller, Tuileries, Paris, September 2014.

A beautiful cape + plaid wide leg pants for Autumn.  

Recreate Indre's look (kind of):

Alice + Olivia leather-trimmed cape

Plaid pants: Proenza Schouler plaid basketweave pants, or Derek Lam 10 Crosby Flare pants

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015

Before Dries Van Noten, Paris, March 2015.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....After Dior

After Dior, Paris, March 2015. 

Checked dress. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Dolce & Gabbana checked dress,  Marissa Webb checked dress, or Diane von Furstenberg Daisy gingham dress

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Elena

Elena Moussa, before A Show, Lincoln Centre, NYC, February 2015.

That Rochas pink satin coat  ♥♥♥

London Fashion Week AW 2015....Nausheen

Stylist Nausheen Shah, before Marques Almeida, London, February 2015.

Caped....for urban adventures.

Recreate Nausheen's look (kind of):

Peirre Balmain crepe cape, Nasty Gal Champagne Taste Cape Blazer, Delpozo paper-twill cape-effect blazer, or Lavish Alice Collarless crepe blazer

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....Miroslava

Buro 24/7's Miroslava Duma, after Valentino, Paris, September 2014.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Pauline

Pauline Hoarau, after Elie Saab, Paris, March 2014

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Gabriele

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

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

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Julia

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, before Chloe, Paris, March 2014.

Before I left London for NYC, the weather was more autumnal than it is now! But the cooler days are coming (my trip to Maine required a sweater and scarf some days) and the cape-coat is an easy thrown-on option.

Recreate Julia's look (kind of):

Band of Outsiders Peak Lapel cape, Haute Hippie The Coven Trench cape, Saint Laurent leather collar cape, Valentino Long butterfly cape or Milly Sienna belted cape coat

Chloe spot print jacquard shift dress

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Pernille

Stylist Pernille Theisbaek of Look De Pernille, before A Show, Paris, March 2014.

A super chic take on the blanket/slouchy coat for this coming winter: belt it and team with skinny leather trousers. 

Recreate Pernille's look (kind of):

Maje Germain oversized coat,  Burberry Prorsum Intarsia knitted blanket coat, J.W. Anderson Boucle Raglan sleeve coat, Stella McCartney wrap-front blanket coat, Sacai Luck tribal-pattern blanket wrap, or The Row Noden two-tone wool cape

Skinny leather trousers: Current/Elliott The Ankle Skinny stretch leather pants, Isabel Marant Dana stretch leather pants, Mango leather pant, Parker Addie pants, Rag & Bone/JEAN The leather skinny pants, BLK Dnm leather skinny pants, or Theory Stretch plonge II pitella pants

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Miroslava

Buro 24/7's Miroslava Duma, after Valentino, Paris, March 2014.

A beautiful cape or poncho to wear with jeans, classic button-down shirt, oversized scarf and Hermes bag. 

Recreate Miroslava's look (kind of):

Chloe Alpaca blend blanket cape, Burberry shearling poncho, Dsquared2 Soho 60's cape, Carven double-breasted cape, Saint Laurent collared cape, Vince wool blend hooded cape, Sessun Reina cape poncho coat or Haute Hippie The Coven Trench cape

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2014....Miroslava and Nasiba

Buro 24/7's Miroslava Duma and Nasiba Adilova, after Armani Prive, Paris, July 2014.

Recreate Miroslava's look (kind of):

A fabulous poncho or cape - wear with skinny jeans to balance out the volume. Tibi Long striped cape pullover, Etoile Isabel Marant Raquel patchwork knitted cape, Tracy Reese Herringbone double breasted poncho, DKNY Drama Tiger cape, Topshop Blanket Stitch cape, River Island plaid cape, Adam Lippes reversible cape or Michael Michael Kors faux leather-trimmed poncho