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

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....Laura

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

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

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

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Sasha

Make-up inspiration via Sasha Antonowskaia, after Jason Wu, NYC, September 2015.

Such a beautiful deep red lip colour: perfect for autumn and winter.

Recreate Sasha's look (kind of):

Cape: Topshop tonal knitted cape, Faribault Woolen Mills shadow plaid blanket cape, Thakoon Addition Vested cape, Madewell blanket cape, Burberry London wool and cashmere cape, Vince Camuto blanket cape, Ganni wool poncho, Vince striped cape or Burberry Color Border cape

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....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....Candela

Candela Novembre, before Louis Vuitton, Paris, March 2015. 

A beautiful shawl to wrap yourself in as the weather cools down.

Recreate Candela's look (kind of):

Burberry Merino wool cape, LNA Poncho wrap, Marc Jacobs Fringed poncho, Thakoon Addition Scarf tie cardigan, Burberry London Border stripe wool and cashmere wrap, Madeleine Thompson cashmere wrap,  New Look Fringe poncho, or The Row Kleya poncho sweater

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Gizele

Brazilian model and blogger Gizele Oliveira, After A Show, NYC, September 2014.

Dress up a jeans with a cape blazer and platform sandals (or dress down a cape blazer with a tee and jeans!). 

Recreate Gizele's look (kind of):

Cape blazer: re:named Cape blazer, Tibi Asymmetrical cape blazer, Mural Cape blazer, Lavish Alice collarless cape blazer, Nasty Gal Champagne Taste cape blazer, Topshop cape sleeve blazer, or Halston Heritage cape-effect twill blazer

High-waisted jeans: Alexander Wang 003 boyfriend jeans, MiH Jeans Linda high-rise boyfriend jeans, MiH Halsy straight leg jeans, Topshop Moto Mom jeans, AYR The Slouchy jeans, or American Apparel high waisted mom jeans

Won Hundred Zolia sandals, Jeffrey Campbell Adler sandals, Park Lane flatform sandals, or Dolce Vita Ziggie sandals

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

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