COLLECTIONS

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2014

See all of our favorite looks straight from the runway

by W Magazine

Comme des Garçons Fall 2014

1

Dries van Noten Fall 2014

“Dries van Noten’s winsome combination of optic stripes, metallics, and flowers was a strong start to Paris Fashion Week.” – Armand Limnander

2

Rochas Fall 2014

“Strong volume, layering, and plenty of ornamentation at Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s self-assured Rochas debut.” – Armand Limnander

3

Balenciaga Fall 2014

“Zipped up and ready to go: Balenciaga’s super cool and sleek bag ladies.” – Armand Limnander

4

Carven Fall 2014

“A peek-a-boo crystal-embellished coat is a discreet way to shine.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

5

Balmain Fall 2014

Game of Thrones meets Sade in Balmain’s baroque, ultra extravagant take on sexy street wear.” – Armand Limnander

6

Lanvin Fall 2014

“A parade of glamorous, powerful, and provocative women hit the Lanvin Fall 2014 runway wearing only the finest materials.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

7

Nina Ricci Fall 2014

“Dark, romantic florals covered with beautiful embellishment made a statement at Nina Ricci.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

8

Margiela Fall 2014

“This red dress was striking at an already standout Margiela show.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

9

Stella McCartney Fall 2014

“Stella McCartney ventures into fringe territory with, well, stellar results.” – Armand Limnander

10

Céline Fall 2014

“In a season of texture and craftsmanship, the coats at Céline stand out for their self-assured confidence.” – Armand Limnander

11

Junya Watanabe Fall 2014

“Junya Watanabe’s chic interpretation of the Michelin man.” – Armand Limnander

12

Sonia Rykiel Fall 2014

“The queen of knits brought comfortable chic into play for Fall 2014.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

13

Kenzo Fall 2014

“Fierce warriors in Manga-inspired prints hit the Kenzo runway with power.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

14

Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2014

“Gaultier’s space-age essentials—like this leather bomber lined in orange mink—brought burlesque to the Americas.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

15

Comme des Garçons Fall 2014

“Rei Kawakubo’s sculptural experiments brought to mind the work of the late artist Mike Kelley.” – Armand Limnander

16

Akris Fall 2014

“The clear glasses and Thomas Ruff-inspired prints at Akris made for an extra smart collection.” – Armand Limnander

17

Sacai Fall 2014

“The Sacai show was one twisted classic after the next, and all the looks were so incredibly chic.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

18

Givenchy Fall 2014

“This long, sweeping maxi skirt, modeled by Mariacarla Boscono, has the perfect cut–and looks especially great paired with a sparkly top.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

19

Giambattista Valli Fall 2014

“Graphic, printed coats are Giambattista Valli’s strongest fall statement.” – Karla Martinez de Salas

20

Louis Vuitton Fall 2014

“‘The quest for authenticity and timelessness’ was at the heart of Nicolas Ghesquiere’s sleek, hyper-confident debut at Louis Vuitton.” – Armand Limnander

21

Valentino Fall 2014

“The work of Italian Pop artists Giosetta Fioroni, Carol Rama, and Carla Accardi was the starting point for Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s eye-poppingly beautiful collection.” – Armand Limnander

22

Chanel Fall 2014

“Chanel’s superchic supermarket theme left guests at the blockbuster show ready to shop ‘til they dropped.” – Armand Limnander

23

Saint Laurent Fall 2014

“Shine on, rock stars—especially in decadent, ‘60s attire.” – Karla Martinez de Salas