What is happening in fashion and who is happening in fashion? The Fashion Edit has been hitting the pavement in stilettos to bring you the latest and greatest at London and Paris Fashion Weeks. With access to the brands and trends that are shaping our world, we invite you to come along as we explore the world of fashion visionaries and strut alongside today’s most prolific creators. Join Fashion Editor, Sophie Lin, as she pops in and out of shows throughout the electrifying city of London and fashion’s ground zero, Paris. Discover what is to come in the upcoming seasons and feel the buzzing excitement of the moment of creative inception.
Situated on the famed Avenue Montaigne, the Ungaro showroom was nestled on the second floor of a beautifully traditional Parisian building. The stylish showroom featured large doors with hidden entryways and a traditional fashion salon that has been updated through the decades. A full spread of desserts and canapes and free-flowing coffee was warmly awaiting visitors. Upon arrival the staff was beautifully accommodating and so welcoming, this visit was my magic moment number 7.
Read MoreAfter about 20 minutes when everybody has settled in the blue lights started to fade away and we can see each other in our true presentations once again. Beautifully dressed attendees, socialites and starlets. Industry professionals with their cameras and phones ready. The first model in a long fringed blue capelet shredded through the sculpture and into the room.
Read MoreSimplistic draped pieces came down the runway one by one in neutrals with a pop of red. The Autumn Winter ‘23 collection draws inspiration from soil as a conceptual metaphor. It traces back to the original purpose of clothing and investigating the fundamental nature of its existence.
Read MoreAs she walked past me the intricately ornate shadows made by the cathedral's architecture adorned her like an accessory, or an impermanent pattern. I will end up seeing the entire show this way, each look, reimagined with the extra adornment courtesy of the architecture at the American Cathedral in Paris and the blessing of light from nature into these beautiful stained glass windows.
Read MoreWelcome to The Fashion Bowl. Although that was not the official title of Meryll Rogge's AW23 show, it really should have been. From the moment you walked down into the underground tunnel you knew you were in for a treat. The double doors opened to a time capsule, a beautifully maintained 80s bowling alley in the middle of Paris. Who knew?! A nostalgic soundtrack played, I could not get Billy Idol's "Eyes Without a Face" out of my head for days.
Read MorePalais de Tokyo, the epicenter of Paris Fashion Week. A place where we all go to recharge, mingle and most importantly attend some of the biggest shows in Fashion Week. Nehera was showing their Autumn Winter 23 collection and lucky me, I was finally well seated at front row to this pivotal show. Under the direction of a new creative director, Nehera shows us what we can all look forward to in the upcoming seasons.
Read MoreVIPs flooded the entryway to the famed Le Palace in Paris for the Celine Homme AW23 Show, a celebration of fashion, music and the cultural heritage of the iconic venue. It was like walking through a portal back to 1978, the height of this venue's nightclub incarnation.
Read MoreXimonlee's AW23 collection stems from the concept of a character that embodies resilience, protection, and self-defense. Inspired by the protagonist from the 1984 Japanese post-apocalyptic anime film, "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" by Hayao Miyazaki, the aesthetic is includes armor, military and biker styles, reflecting the increasingly challenging and harsh environment. These elements attribute to the romantic warrior aesthetic.
Read MoreThis 26-look collection is a testament to Transe Paris' commitment to modernization, collaboration, and inclusivity. "WRENCHED" is a fearless fusion of outerwear and lingerie, and each piece is designed to make the wearer feel confident, stylish; the boldest version of self.
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