It has been a long eight days of catwalk shows, with a diverse range of collections on show from Gareth Pugh's Yeti-like winter coats to sheer slip dresses at Nina Ricci. Here's our top five shows from the week . . .
Chloe
For Claire Waight Keller's second collection at Chloe, the designer drew on her experiences and inspirations as a Brit living in Paris, mixing the casual and laid back nature of English sportswear with the elegance and refinement of Parisian chic. The relaxed tailoring came in the form of oversized duffle coats and biker jackets with delicate tailored blouses and trousers worn underneath.
Pierre Balmain
A diffusion sister range to the main Balmain collection, Pierre Balmain focuses on back to basics and simple tailoring, a complete contrast to the extravagant main line range, much more toned down, and ultimately more affordable, which we are not about to complain about!
A.P.C.
One of the most wearable collections to be show at PFW, our favourite look is by far the floral jumpsuit, not so sure about the open toed sandals with socks, we need some convincing!
Elie Saab
Elie Saab never fails to disappoint. There was a distinct progression through the collection, kicking off with sophisticated tailoring for a glamorous daytime look progressing through to eveningwear and rounding off the show with a few full length numbers you'll be sure to see on the red carpet later on in the year!
Alexander McQueen
A complete contrast to the McQ LFW showing, the PFW collection lacked any sense of wearability, starting off with pretty pleated skirts progressing into less structured pleats, with the finale culminating in an explosion of fabric. The shoes and accessories were to die for! The statement floral inspired metal belts cinched in the vast metres of fabric around the waist, providing a sense of shape and structure. We couldn't stop gawping at the heel-less platform shoes that were making their way down the catwalk, not particularly practical, but who cares when shoes are this pretty?
Elie Saab never fails to disappoint. There was a distinct progression through the collection, kicking off with sophisticated tailoring for a glamorous daytime look progressing through to eveningwear and rounding off the show with a few full length numbers you'll be sure to see on the red carpet later on in the year!
Alexander McQueen
A complete contrast to the McQ LFW showing, the PFW collection lacked any sense of wearability, starting off with pretty pleated skirts progressing into less structured pleats, with the finale culminating in an explosion of fabric. The shoes and accessories were to die for! The statement floral inspired metal belts cinched in the vast metres of fabric around the waist, providing a sense of shape and structure. We couldn't stop gawping at the heel-less platform shoes that were making their way down the catwalk, not particularly practical, but who cares when shoes are this pretty?
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