Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Pandora

Fashion Features Editor Sunday Times Style magazine, Pandora Sykes, before Dries Van Noten, Paris, September 2016.

Cutout sweater. 

Recreate Pandora's look (kind of):

Tome cutout merino wool turtleneck sweater, A.L.C. Kara Merino turtleneck sweater, Osman Emmeline cutout sweater, Michael Kors Collection Cutout cashmere turtleneck sweater, Lost + Wander Madison cutout sweater

Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Sofie

Sofie Valkiers of Fashionata blog, after Dries Van Noten, Paris, September 2016.

Layer up with a stunning bustier over a trumpet sleeve blouse, and pair with a statement pair of trousers and pretty mules. 

Recreate Sofie's look (kind of):

Bustier: Calvin Klein leather wrap bustier top, Cedric Charlier Ruffled smocked stretch-cotton poplin bustier top, Raey Cropped herringbone corset top, Laveer Snap Up Tux bustier, Calvin Klein Collection Linnetra leather bustier, or Rosie Assoulin Picot trimmed checked seersucker bustier top

Bell-sleeve blouse - Rejina Pyo Marta bell-sleeve pintucked top, Closet London shirt with bell sleeves, Roksanda Truffaut bell-sleeved top, Theory Ofeliah pinstriped shirt, Milly Bell sleeve top, Teija Striped cotton bell-sleeve blouse, or GoenJ Long Sleeve top

Mules - Gucci embellished mules, Dolce & Gabbana Crystal-embellished mules,  Paul Andrew Aristata suede mules, Barneys New York Bow-detailed Satin mules, or Manolo Blahnik Hangisimu mules

Paris Fashion Week SS 2017

After A Show, Paris, October 2016.

Layering: the bustier or corset top over a crisp white shirt. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Corset bustier top - Marissa Webb Mae Pinstripe bustier top, Raey cropped herringbone corset top, Georgia Alice Void twill bustier top, Tibi Bustier Top, Laveer Bustier Suiting, Joseph Sydney cropped pinstriped top, Rosie Assoulin Cutout stretch-wool bustier top, or Elizabeth and James Nora ponte peplum top 

Plaid pants - Tibi Edie checked wool-blend culottes, Jacquemus Plaid woven straight-leg pants, or Petersyn Connery Pleated pants

Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....After Carven

After Carven, Paris, October 2015. 

Plaid pants. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Michael Kors Collection cropped Prince of Wales pants, Alexander Wang Tailored Straight leg pants, Topshop Mensy checked pants, Steven Alan Dagmar pants, Toteme Le Chesne checked skinny pants, ASOS 5 pocket peg pants in check, Mira Mikati laser-cut embroidered trousers, Topshop Premium checked blazer and trousers, or Fabiana Filippi plaid ankle pants

Belted leather jacket: Acne Studios Mock leather moto jacket, Vetements oversized leather biker jacket, BLK DNM Moto jacket,  Cheap Monday faux leather moto jacket, or ASOS leather biker jacket

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Clara

Clara Racz, before Kenzo, Paris, March 2015. 

A pop of yellow to brighten up plaid trousers. 

Recreate Clara's look (kind of):

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

Petit Bateau Miles yellow raincoat  Cedric Charlier hooded coat, or Weekend Max Mara Afoso coat

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 SS 2014....Anna

Russian model Anna Martynova, after A Show, Paris, September 2013.

Recreate Anna's look (kind of):

Plaid trousers: Etoile Isabel Marant Umber checked tapered pants, Band of Outsiders Mixed plaid cuffed pants, River Island Soft High Waist pants, Topshop Check overlay woven joggers, Thakoon Addition windowpane check cropped trousers or Marni graphic lines pants

Cropped top: Topshop rib crop tee in pale pink, Topshop cropped rib fine knit, 3 x 1 ivory crop top, Charles Henry cropped pullover, or Torny by Ronny Kobo Oli ribbed crop top

Black blazer: T by Alexander Wang crepe blazer, Rag & Bone Cash blazer, Theory Marcela blazer, ASOS longline blazer or Theory Jaho blazer

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Before Dries Van Noten

Before Dries Van Noten, Paris, September 2013.

Plaid, plaid, awesome plaid. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Plaid: Thakoon Addition Plaid tank jumpsuit, Ella Moss Paige Maxi dress, 6397 Oversized plaid shirtdress, Etoile Isabel Marant Vick checked jumpsuit, ASOS Extreme Swing Dress, Etoile Isabel Marant Vanessa checked cotton dress, Rachel Comey Chernist dress, J Brand Ready to Wear Rhea sheer plaid chiffon blouse or Zimmermann Good Love Plunge dress

Tank:  T by Alexander Wang Classic racer back tank, Rag & Bone Chieftain tank, or ASOS racer back tank

Superga Cotu classic sneakers, Prada Linea Rossa slip on sneakers, Saint Laurent Blood Luster sneakers or Vans Authentic sneakers

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....After Rodarte

 After Rodarte, NYC, September 2013.

Mixed prints are like the pick 'n' mix at 7- Eleven or the cinema....all good!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Stripe tee: Alice + Olivia rolled sleeve boxy crop top, J.Crew embellished long sleeve striped top, Pencey crop long sleeve stripe tee, Mango striped long sleeve top, or T by Alexander Wang cropped striped tee

Tartan/plaid trousers: Karl Lagerfeld MacPherson tartan pants, Tripp NYC plaid jeans, Etoile Isabel Marant Umber checked pants, True Royal tartan plaid pants, Topshop green check cigar pants or Current/Elliott The Soho zip stiletto jeans

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Elisa

Stylist Elisa Nalin, Tuileries, Paris, March 2013.

Colour + plaid = gorgeous.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Before Chloe

Before Chloe, Paris, September 2013.

Fabulous plaid, this time in menswear-influenced suiting.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Creatures of the Wind Raglan pea coat + matching trousers, Suno relaxed blazer, ASOS Blazer in check, Topshop tartan check balloon trousers, or Marc by Marc Jacobs Gable Wool reversible jacket

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Preetma

WSJ's Market Editor Preetma Singh, after A Show, NYC, February 2013.

Mixed prints, statement plaid, teddy fur jacket: Preetma killin' it again. 

Recreate Preetma's look (kind of):

Plaid pants: Burning Torch Brisbane Pants, Topshop Grunge check printed joggers, Creatures of the Wind houndstooth pants, Emilia Wickstead Paolina plaid pants, Rag & Bone/Jean plaid portobello pants, or Topshop tartan check balloon trousers

Fluffy coat: Topshop teddy fur pea coat, A.P.C. Atelier de Production et de Creation rabbit coat, Stella McCartney Bryce mohair-blend faux fur coat, ASOS Rainbow fur faux fur coat or Topshop Teddy fur pea coat

Topshop Tiny Flower Blur shirt, Equipment Blooming Fields slim signature shirt, Joie Kade B blouse, or Oasis silk floral print blouse

New York Fashion Week SS 2014

Before Rag & Bone and After DKNY, NYC, September 2013.

 Recreate their looks (kind of):

Message on a Bomber: Balenciaga Baseball jacket, Emma Mulholland Spring Break bomber, Zoe Karssen embroidered satin varsity jacket, Topshop embroidered bomber jacket, NG X Reformation Girls Night bomber, American Retro Mary bomber, Maison Martin Margiela sequin Grand Prix 99 quilted bomber

Plaid pants:Rag & Bone/JEAN Portobello pants,  Burning Torch Brisbane pants, Topshop red and blue check trousers, ASOS straight leg plaid pants, Creatures of The Wind houndstooth wool pants, or Emilia Wickstead Paolina wool plaid pants

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Tamu

Tamu McPherson from All The Pretty Birds blog, after Dries van Noten (I think!), Paris, February 2013.

A fabulous combination of prints, fabrics and colours on gorgeous Tamu. And topped off with a beautiful "It is so freaking cold but I am going to be happy anyway smile!".

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

Add some plaid to your existing wardrobe (and mix with other prints like Tamu has): Preen Preen Line Kelly dress, ASOS full midi skirt in tartan print, Sacai lace and plaid gathered back jacket, Topshop check chiffon midi kilt, MSGM Plaid skirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs Aimee sweater, or Faith Connexion short sweater

Print bomber: Equipment Abbot animal-print bomber, Topshop check sequin bomber, Emma Cook printed satin bomber, See by Chloe Cobra bomber, or Alexander McQueen Tiger tartan bomber jacket

Zoe Karssen Kiss The Future sweatshirt,  Zoe Karssen Good Girls Love Bad Boys sweatshirt, or A.P.C. sweatshirt