Day 6 of Paris Fashion Week got off to a ‘Stella’ start with a constellation of stars coming out to support Stella McCartney.
The front row was littered with rock royalty in the form of her father Paul, American royalty in the groomed form of Maria Shriver, Hollywood royalty with buff Arnold Schwarzenegger and modeling royalty in the petite form of sixties supermodel Twiggy.
Stella McCartney
Clothes were chic and wearable in a colour palette of nude, oyster, pink and chocolate.
Jackets were quilted with detachable hoods, cashmere coats in classic black, camel and grey looked luxurious and soft, and slim trousers had tailored turn ups.
For evening, satin gowns in purple and orange with train-like detailing added vibrancy, whilst one shouldered gowns and shift dresses were more conservative and embellished with lace, chiffon and sequins.
Eighties Ra Ra at Emanuel Ungaro
With no Lindsay Lohan in sight after last season’s collaborative disaster, the Ungaro A/W 2010/11 collection still referenced the 80s, although in a more subdued way.
There was plenty of black and white, floral prints, polka dots and plenty of volume in this playful and flirtatious collection. Plunging necklines, strapless mini dresses and one shouldered dresses were made from fabric that was ruched, folded and ruffled in a way that looked as if it was an intricate origami design.
Strapless playsuits and voluminous chiffon shirts and skirts had polka dotted prints, which added a further 80s feel. Whilst the collection may not have felt grown-up or couture, it was fun and lively.
Black, White and Plenty of Colour at Yves Saint Laurent
Whilst the YSL A/W 2010/11 collection had a majority of classic black and white, there were plenty of dashes of bright pink, vibrant blue and electric yellow in the form of capes, shoes and long gloves to add plenty of spice to what could have been an otherwise classic collection.
These capes were used throughout and paired with conservative pencil skirts, shirts and dresses. They were created from interesting netted fabrics and vibrantly coloured duchess satin and turned classic items into modern, interesting looks.
There were plenty of signature YSL tuxedo jackets and classic coats that were also vamped up, in some cases with shots of midnight blue fur around the collar and shooting from the seams.
Evening dresses were made of brightly coloured satins and lined with baby soft cashmere and decorated with feather chokers and extra long dangling chains that had pendants, which were inspired by images from the 70s of YSL clothing. A moving tribute indeed.
Image credits: Snapper Media & Style.com
