Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Nausheen

Stylist Nausheen Shah, after A Show, Paris, October 2016.

The return of purple from mauve (hello Dulux Colour of 2018 Heart Wood) to violet, aubergine, plum, maroon and wine to Pantone's homage to Prince, Love Symbol #2. 

Recreate Nausheen's look (kind of):

Erdem Kaylah floral-print chiffon midi dress, Isabel Marant Wenda floral-print pleated dress, Hope and Ivy Floral print mesh shift dress, Isabel Marant Diana Cherry Blossom Jersey midi dress, Maison Margiela Belted Bell-sleeve midi dress, or Ganni Carlton pussy-bow maxi dress

Velvet boots - Balenciaga Boudoir velvet and leather ankle boots, Giuseppe Zanotti Ruggente Velvet booties, Matchstick Camo Boot, 3.1 Phillip Lim Kyoto Velvet ankle boots, & Other Stories Velvet boots or Chloe Harper lace up velvet ankle boots

Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Yoyo

Yoyo Cao of Yoyokulala, before Celine, Paris, October 2016.

Velvet crush. 

Recreate Yoyo's look (kind of):

Silk-satin shirt - Haider Ackermann Oversized silk-satin shirt, Ellery Explosive crepe de chine shirt, or Michael Lo Sordo two-tone silk-satin shirt

Velvet trousers - Rejina Pyo Beatrice crushed-velvet trousers, Tibi Bianca Velvet cropped pants, Masscob Roy straight-leg velvet trousers, Alice + Olivia Racquel velvet wide leg pants, Juan Carlos Obando Velvet straight-leg pants, Raquel Allegra velvet culottes, Marco De Vincenzo wide leg trousers, or Dries Van Noten Panter cotton velvet wide leg pants

Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....Before Balenciaga

Red velvet beauty, before Balenciaga, Paris, October 2016.

Velvet beauty. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Isabel Marant Etoile Lazy short-sleeved velvet dress, Luisa Beccaria Tie-waist velvet jacket, Raey Velvet smoking jacket, Marc Jacobs Pussy-bow embellished velvet mini dress, Topshop Velvet Blouson sweatershirt, Cupcakes and Cashmere Toby Ultra Soft Velvet blazer, Giada Forte Velvet cami, Topshop Velvet Duster Coat, Smythe Velvet blazer, See by Chloe Smocked velvet dress, & Other Stories Velvet dress, or Racil Backstage tie-waist velvet jacket

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Susie

Susie Lau of Style Bubble, After A Show, Paris, March 2015.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Chiara

Stylist Chiara Totire, after Chloe, Paris, March 2015.

Recreate Chiara's look (kind of):

Velvet blazer: Frame Le Velvet blazer,  MiH velvet harrison blazer, Gucci velvet blazer, or Vetements oversized velvet blazer

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Gala

Gala Gonzalez, after A Show, NYC, February 2015.

 

Ever so slightly 70's with subtle flared pants and a velvet blazer. 

 

Recreate Gala's cute look (kind of):

 

Velvet blazer: Tom Ford velvet blazer,  Frame Le Velvet blazer, MiH Velvet Harrison jacket or Emilio Pucci velvet blazer

 

Flared pants: Topshop Geometric Jacquard pants, J Brand Bella stretch-velvet flared pants, Frame Le Flare suede pants, Victoria Beckham satin-trimmed flared pants, or ASOS Flare pants in border print

 

Fedora: Rag & Bone Dakota hat, Topshop wide brim fedora, Rag & Bone Floppy Brim fedora,  Christy's Safari wool felt fedora hat, or Emilio Pucci suede fedora

 

London Fashion Week AW 2015....Peony

The beautiful Peony Lim, Somerset House, London, March 2015.

Love this sumptuous velvet suit on Peony. So gorgeous for winter. 

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Gucci Velvet blazer +  Gucci mid-rise velvet flared pants, Saint Laurent Velvet blazer, Tom Ford Velvet blazer, or Stella McCartney Georgie velvet blazer

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Tiany

Fashion TV host and journalist, Tiany Kiriloff, after A Show, Paris, March 2014.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....Tina

Stylist Tina Leung of Tina Loves, after Sacai, Paris, September 2014.

Inspiration for the upcoming festive season: a beautiful velvet dress in a rich jewel colour......wear with an oversized faux-fur coat when it gets really cold. 

Recreate Tina's look (kind of):

Sacai cable-knit devore velvet dress, Pedro del Hierro Madrid Devore-velvet dress,  ASOS skater dress in velvet burn out, Issa Cami velvet dress, or Band of Outsiders velvet butterfly dress

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Ruby Jean

Australian model Ruby Jean Wilson, after Zimmermann, NYC, September 2013.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2013....Veronika

MyTheresa Fashion Editor Veronika Heilbrunner (wearing Acne Studio's gorgeous velvet dress), Paris, July 2013.

If you have a velvet (or otherwise) strapless dress in your wardrobe but only take it out for special occasions, try teaming it with a casual shirt (borrowed from your boyfriend perhaps) and a pair of flat-ish sandals for a more relaxed look.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....After Chanel

After Chanel, Paris, March 2013.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Add some sumptuous velvet to your winter wardrobe: Christopher Kane floral-print velvet dress, Veda Saturn velvet dress, Saint Laurent velvet mini dress, Toga layered velvet-floral skirt, Topshop floral velvet kimono, AG Adriano Goldschmied velvet pants, Each X Other satin-trimmed velvet jacket, J Brand Daisy velvet top, Christopher Kane two-tone velvet dress or Charlotte Olympia Kitty embroidered slippers

Jennifer Behr Rope Hitch metallic headband

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Meric

Before Chanel, Paris, March 2012.

Inspiration for the rich, embellished, opulence of the season ahead. 

Echo her deeply romantic look with velvet-ey pieces:

 J Brand velvet skinny pants, Twelfth St.by Cynthia Vincent Ombre velvet blazer, Carven structured velvet dress, McQ Alexander McQueen velvet tuxedo jacket, Anna Sui owl velvet varsity jacket, River Island studded velvet loafers, Glamorous velvet skater skirt or Isabel Marant Becky velvet skirt

Deepa Gurnani double crystal headband, Maison Michel Ilona floral chain headband, River Island Diamante dragonfly headband, or ASOS Diamante Tiara stretch headband (we might not be princesses in real life, but it is still fun to dress like one sometimes!)

Thank you @pinar for letting us know Meric's name!