Mr. Lagerfeld sure is one busy man. Not only is he in charge of Chanel and Fendi, he also has his own eponymous label, which opened day five of Paris Fashion Week.
Black on Shiny Black at Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld is known for his slick black on black looks, but the clothes in this collection were so slick and shiny even for him, that is seemed as though the models had been dipped in buckets of oil before hitting the catwalk.
Jackets were tailored and futuristic and worn with vinyl and latex leggings and skirts. Even the evening beaded dresses with tight bodices were worn with these skin-tight shinny leggings.
Hair was teased, bee-hived hair and held back with further shiny black fabric that covered the Alice bands. Nails and lips were vibrantly painted red to contrast with the sea of black in the collection.
Every Woman at Celine 
Designer Phoebe Philo had every woman in mind when she designed this collection of sharp, clean-lined work staples for the modern woman. The look of this well-edited collection was fresh and modern without being futuristic or extreme.
Coats were hooded and slim lined, even when double breasted and capes were chic and fuss free. Trousers were smartly cropped just above the ankle and worn with caped sleeve shirts.
The tuxedo was an inspiration throughout the collection with tails on vests, shirts and cropped jackets creating interest. Texture was also created by mixing different fabrics throughout each outfit; leather and tweed were worn together as were wool and crepe.
Flecks of metallic fabric gave a little glimmer to an otherwise neutral colour palette of black, navy, cream and olive.
Even the evening collection of lace blouses, slim, strapless dresses, tunics and pencil skirts were easy to wear and whilst minimal, remained sophisticated.
Extremes at Givenchy
The clothes in this collection will have you covered whether you are planning on swimming with the fish at the bottom of the sea, looking out over the world from the peaks of the highest mountains, or dusting priceless Faberge eggs.
Neoprene, the fabric used to create wetsuits for scuba divers, was used throughout this collection to create dresses, skirts and trousers than were moulded to the body.
Fun ‘wet-suit’ fabric mini-skirts had visible plastic zippers and were paired with ski jumpers that had the type of kitsch red, green and ivory knitted patterns that an eccentric aunty gives as Christmas gifts. Knits also had rhinestones for added colour and decoration.
If active wear does not appeal, fear not. There are also plenty of minxy French maid outfits complete with feather bustiers. Just make sure not to put your actual maid in these seductive ensembles when the gentleman of the house is around.
Off to Tibet at Galliano 
Ever the showman, there was plenty of fur, layering and eccentricity at John Galliano’s show.
Oversized parkas, layered floral scarves and harem trousers with dropped crotches and fur dangling from every corner and pocket of jackets had a very tribal feel and are perfect for designer gypsies who feel like trekking the Himalayas.
The hiking boots added to the look but we are not sure of just how practical the spiked heels are.
Image credits: Snapper Media
