https://www.scmp.com/rss/323329/feed What you will want to wear in spring-summer 2017 en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The add-ons on the Parisian runway this season are testimony to each designer's boundless creativity and forward-looking mindset. Chanel and Louis Vuitton give their brands a contemporary style update with novelty knick-knacks; Celine’s enormous tote and Valentino’s ultra-compact lipstick holder challenge purse conventions; Sacai and Lanvin reinvent scarves by throwing chain mesh and undone bow ties on their models; Saint Laurent and Kenzo take us by surprise with an imaginative twist in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2039492/avant-garde-accessories-ruled-runway-paris-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2039492/avant-garde-accessories-ruled-runway-paris-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Oct 2016 06:00:30 +0000 Paris Fashion Week SS17 was nothing short of thrilling. Creative directors from Lanvin, Dior and Saint Laurent showed their debut collections, and Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccoli showed for the first time as sole creative director. Changes were also evident as brands opted for new venues and show times for presentations that evoked emotion, memories and intimacy. Louis Vuitton, for example, moved away from the foundation in the Bois de Boulogne to its new flagship store at Place Vendome now under... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2028077/top-collections-paris-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2028077/top-collections-paris-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Oct 2016 05:30:00 +0000 “Today [the Louis Vuitton woman] stayed in Paris,” creative director Nicolas Ghesquière says of Louis Vuitton’s spring-summer 2017 collections. “She’s very French - the essence of Paris.” The show, which took place at 2 Place Vendome-where a Louis Vuitton flagship store will soon open - restoration started after the fashion show, inspired the collection - cue the t-shirts printed with colourful heads of the 18th century fauns decorating the façade of the building. A series of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2025671/louis-vuitton-seeks-comfort-sprint-summer-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2025671/louis-vuitton-seeks-comfort-sprint-summer-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:45:45 +0000 The data centre-theme might seem underwhelming compared to Chanel’s other extravagant shows from couture atelier to airport, but it provides a perfect playground for hi-tech references, colours - cue the rainbow-hued wire cords, shapes and forms - metallic grids and eclectic optical fibre prints.​ Models adorned with white cyborg helmets and gloves, dressed in classic Chanel tweed suits opened the show- we wouldn’t be surprised if the robot-look reincarnated into the next “it” bag charms - and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2025367/karl-lagerfeld-reincarnates-robot-look-chanel-goes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2025367/karl-lagerfeld-reincarnates-robot-look-chanel-goes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:00:45 +0000 Sit back and wait for the SS17 women’s fashion show by Louis Vuitton as it goes live on October 5 at 4pm Hong Kong time.​ </ iframe> </div> https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024990/louis-vuitton-ready-wear-spring/summer-2017-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024990/louis-vuitton-ready-wear-spring/summer-2017-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:00:15 +0000 Sarah Burton has always had a knack for scouting artisanal expertise with a story and incorporating it seamlessly into her collections. ​ In a previous collection, Burton cited Spitalfields silk weavers for inspiration. For the spring-summer 2017 series, the designer enlisted artisanal crafts from Scotland’s Shetland Island. The new show venue- an orangerie at Jardin du Luxembourg – housed an uneven catwalk to echo the terrain of the Scottish island. A patchwork of woven rugs covered the runway,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024964/sarah-burton-alexander-mcqueen-looks-scottish-crafts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024964/sarah-burton-alexander-mcqueen-looks-scottish-crafts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:00:45 +0000 It’s a pleasant surprise to see Nadège Vahee-Cybulski stepping out of her comfort zone for Hermès’ spring-summer 2017 collection. After a good two years at the creative helm of Hermès, Vahee-Cybulski has updated the somber, ultra-subtly luxurious Hermès wardrobe with painstakingly crafted details and a palette of bright colours – think different shades of pink, from fuchsia to magenta and dusty pink mixed with a hint of imperial yellow and emerald. The venue’s white panels and carpet set a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024935/nadege-vahee-cybulski-hermes-gives-collection-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024935/nadege-vahee-cybulski-hermes-gives-collection-new?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:30:15 +0000 What goes better with the refreshing time of spring than pretty plissé pleats? The timeless and feminine style continues to inspire designers this season, as it was spotted on the runways of Céline, Chloé, Loewe, Sacai and Valentino, adding not only fluidity of movement but also a sense of grace and elegance to outfits. ​ https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024867/pleats-are-feminine-trend-seen-runways-paris-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024867/pleats-are-feminine-trend-seen-runways-paris-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Oct 2016 03:45:45 +0000 Maria Grazia Chiuri might still need time to prove her new vision for Dior, but Pierpaolo Piccoli has ensured that Valentino is in good hands with the first collection he unveiled as solo creative director. The show took place at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild instead of Valentino’s usual spot at Espace Tuileries. The location, however, is not at all strange to the house – both Valentino’s haute couture and menswear collections were shown there. “A new beginning demands a certain forgetfulness,”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024642/new-beginning-valentinos-pierpaolo-piccoli-goes-solo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024642/new-beginning-valentinos-pierpaolo-piccoli-goes-solo?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:45:00 +0000 Celine, under Phoebe Philo’s creative rein, has always been the go-to brand for Parisian enthusiasts, and the new collection has delivered exactly what’s expected from the house with a pinch of refreshing mastery of zesty colours. ​ Before the show started, Chinese superstar Faye Wong’s appearance on the front row stole the spotlight. Now based in Beijing, the reclusive star rarely makes public appearances these days. Not only did she stop for the cameras before taking her seat, but she went... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024631/breath-fresh-air-celine-unveils-feminine-yet-bold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024631/breath-fresh-air-celine-unveils-feminine-yet-bold?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:07:38 +0000 Paris Fashion Week is in full swing. As fashion fans and experts flock in from around the world, our editor has been busy learning style lessons not only from the catwalks, but also on the sidewalks. We have been impressed by fashionistas’ unconventional mix of textures, bold use of bright colors and painstaking attention to details. Today, we are featuring the best off-the-runway looks since day one of Paris Fashion Week 2016. Want more articles like this? Follow STYLE on Facebook https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2024564/best-street-styles-paris-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2024564/best-street-styles-paris-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Oct 2016 06:45:45 +0000 Valentino's spring-summer 2017 collection marks the first show after creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri's departure and that Pierpaolo Piccioli takes the creative rein at Valentino as sole creative director.  Watch the show here as it goes live on 9pm Hong Kong time today. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024442/live-streaming-valentino-spring-summer-2017-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024442/live-streaming-valentino-spring-summer-2017-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Oct 2016 09:53:11 +0000 J.W. Anderson gets better versed with his vision for Loewe every season. After a good three years at the Spanish luxury house, Anderson has lifted Loewe from a major accessories house to a formidable ready-to-wear fashion house. The new collection is a demonstration of exactly that sophistication and subtle luxury that appeal to the fan base Anderson has helped Loewe build. ​ This season, Anderson envisioned the living space for the Loewe woman. The show took place at the Unesco building... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024298/jw-anderson-unveils-sophistication-and-subtle-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024298/jw-anderson-unveils-sophistication-and-subtle-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Oct 2016 09:30:15 +0000 “I strive to be attentive and open to the world and to create fashion that resembles the women of today,” Maria Grazia Chiuri says in the show notes. Dior’s first female creative director has brought a new perspective to the heritage house synonymous with the femininity of French couture. ​ Unlike the lavish floral sets often seen during Raf Simons’ reign, Chiuri brought the show to the Musee Rodin. Guests were welcomed by the master’s iconic pieces such as The Kiss as they arrived for the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024288/maria-grazia-chiuri-steps-out-fencing-themed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2024288/maria-grazia-chiuri-steps-out-fencing-themed?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:00:15 +0000 “My Balmain army has shed its armour,” creative director Olivier Rousteing stated in the show notes. Balmain’s spring-summer 2017 collection – the first after its acquisition by Mayhoola (the Qatar-based investor behind Valentino and Pal Zileri) was one of Rousteign’s most covered-up and wearable collections. That said, he didn’t shy away from sensual and provocative details such as sheer panels revealing plenty of underboobs - the new cleavage, maybe? The show which took place at Hotel Potocki... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2024033/balmain-sheds-its-armour-spring-summer-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2024033/balmain-sheds-its-armour-spring-summer-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:30:15 +0000 Creative director Clare Waight Keller references urbane innocence for Chloe’s spring-summer collection after following her heroines on globe-trotting journeys in recent seasons. The effortless simplicity of French style is what Keller does best for Chloe. Simplicity and lightness are evident throughout. The white cotton summer dress and shirt dresses with side buttons ooze carefree Parisian spirit. Oversized, box-cut shirts are matched with slouchy shorts and accented with statement jewellery... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023973/chloe-celebrates-effortless-parisian-chic-spring-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023973/chloe-celebrates-effortless-parisian-chic-spring-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Sep 2016 06:30:45 +0000 Bouchra Jarrar's debut for Lanvin didn't disappoint. The new creative director for the fashion house has blended her own aesthetics perfectly with the know-how of Lanvin.  Jarrar's signature feathered gilets, sleek leather jackets and love for the monochrome palette are evident throughout the collection, and seem to embody the very essence of the house of Lanvin.  The choice of venue for the show - the Hôtel de Ville - represented the opening of a new chapter for Lanvin under Jarrar’s creative... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023948/bouchra-jarrar-brings-lanvin-forefront-paris-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023948/bouchra-jarrar-brings-lanvin-forefront-paris-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Sep 2016 04:45:15 +0000 Come with us to Paris for the latest SS 2017 fashion show of Hermès.  ​ https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023654/hermes-ready-wear-spring/summer-2017-paris-livestreaming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023654/hermes-ready-wear-spring/summer-2017-paris-livestreaming?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Sep 2016 08:30:00 +0000 Take the front row seat at Chloé's Spring Summer 2017 show. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023644/chloe-ready-wear-spring/summer-2017-paris-livestreaming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023644/chloe-ready-wear-spring/summer-2017-paris-livestreaming?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000 Anthony Vaccarello had big shoes to fill after the departure of his predecessor Hedi Slimane. The show last night certainly proved Vaccarello is gearing up for the beginning of a new era at the heritage house.  Yves Saint Laurent's legacy will be preserved in museum exhibitions in Paris and Marrakech in 2017 Welcoming guests at the new show's venue was a giant neon-lit classic YSL signage hanging from a blue-and-red crane. The address, Rue de Bellechasse, where the show took place, was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023325/anthony-vaccarellos-debut-beginning-new-era-saint?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2023325/anthony-vaccarellos-debut-beginning-new-era-saint?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Sep 2016 08:15:15 +0000 Fashion month is in full swing and Paris Fashion Week opens today. Stay tuned for our live reports from the latest runway shows in the city of love.  Follow STYLE's instagram  and #styletakespfw https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2022564/pictures-paris-fashion-week-spring-summer-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2022564/pictures-paris-fashion-week-spring-summer-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Sep 2016 06:45:00 +0000 1. Designer Debut: The spring/summer season is full of surprises! Major houses such as Dior and Saint Laurent are showing debut collections from new creative directors. Want to get up to speed on who's showing what during PFW? Check out our infographic here (link to designer musical chairs)  2. Back in the Spotlight: We are excited about the comeback of Olivier Theyskens. Love to see what he's got for his new collection. Stay tuned for our reports live from Paris.  3. Sneak Preview: It's not... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2022894/5-things-look-forward-paris-fashion-week-ss17?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2022894/5-things-look-forward-paris-fashion-week-ss17?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Sep 2016 06:15:15 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1935192/glance-fashion-designer-musical-chairs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1935192/glance-fashion-designer-musical-chairs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Apr 2016 07:00:15 +0000 Fashion month is in full swing now. Paris Fashion Week opens today. Follow STYLE’s luxury editor Vivian Chen for an exclusive preview of the new autumn/winter 2016 collections, spectacular runway presentations as well as designer and celebrity interviews.   Runway Collections 5 Things To Know About Dries Van Noten AW16 5 Things To Know About Chloé AW16 5 Things To Know About Lanvin AW16 5 Things To Know About Loewe AW16 5 Things To Know About Celine AW16 5 Things To Know About Christian Dior... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1918565/aw16-paris-fashion-week-style-reports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1918565/aw16-paris-fashion-week-style-reports?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Mar 2016 01:00:30 +0000