Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013....After Givenchy

After Givenchy, Paris, June 2012.

A beautiful way to keep warm with the change of season: Summer  → Autumn or Winter
→ Spring. And a way to show off a lovely scarf.... perhaps a family heirloom, a vintage find or one purchased on foreign travels. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Scarf: Theodora & Callum Casablanca scarf, Tory Burch Carlye scarf, Kenzo leopard-print scarf, Theodora & Callum Chichen Itza scarf, Erdem Piotuou printed scarf, Topshop sketchy owl splodge scarf, New Look rose print skull scarf, Modcloth Flight at the Ballet scarf, ASOS butterfly scarf, or Reiss Gina multi floral print scarf

James Jean Neo Beau skinny jeans, 7 For All Mankind Josefina boyfriend jeans, or ASOS Marney straight leg jeans

Alexander Wang Nadine ankle booties, or ASOS Texas leather shoe boots

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013....Esther

Esther Quek, Group Fashion Director The Rake & La Femme magazines, before Dior Homme, Paris, June 2012.

So nice to see Esther at the women's shows in Paris this month. More Esther = happy me (and, of course, 150 other photographers;)

Recreate Esther's look (kind of):

Suiting: A.L.C. Moranto blazer + A.L.C. Carter pants,  Paul & Joe Caraluci neon jacquard blazer  + Paul & Joe pants, Vanessa Bruno grosgrain trimmed jacket + grosgrain trimmed pants, A.L.C. Toland jacket + A.L.C. Carter pants, or Stella McCartney Iris blazer + pants

Wedges: Moschino suede open toe pumps, Pierre Hardy cube-print canvas wedges, Topshop Whirlwind espadrille wedges, ASOS Pioneer wedges

Equipment signature white and red shirt, J.Crew polka dot shirt, Equipment Brett shirt in polka dot and thistle print, or Dolce & Gabbana polka-dot stretch shirt

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Before Givenchy

Before Givenchy, Paris, June 2012.

Remember this sweet girl with her cute little glasses from a few posts back?

Recreate her look (kind of):

ASOS Aran Boyfriend Sweater, Topshop Rib V Jumper by Boutique or Jenni Kayne cable sweater

Tory Burch mini bag, Clare Vivier mini bag, or Sonia by Sonia Rykiel mini bag

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Tatiana

Tatiana, after Miharayasuhiro, Paris, June 2012.

Love how Tatiana has worn her hi-lo/dipped hem dress: cinched with a belt to make it empire line-ish and black laced up ankle boots. The way she has styled her look reminds me a little of Laura's look....

Recreate Tatiana's look (kind of):

Gryphon Rhapsody dress, Love Feather print chiffon wrap hi lo dress, Ella Moss Enchantress sleeveless dress, Riller & Fount Willow dress, Wilt hi lo strappy dress or For Love and Lemons hi lo dress

Alexander Wang Daria high combat boots, Nasty Gal Prague combat boots or ASOS Amber leather ankle boots

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Junior Street Style

After Paul Smith menswear, Paris, June 2012.

I photographed this handsome littlie last year after Paul Smith (his mama is Sanny Dodd, Head of Licensing for Paul Smith - hence his cute little Paul Smith outfit) so it was nice to see him again!

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...After Dior Homme

After Dior Homme, Paris, June 2012.

Such a fresh, pretty summery look: a lovely white peplum top, jeans, wedges and a basket bag (so chic and so often confined to fruit and veg shopping at the markets, or carrying things to the beach. This brings it back to city wear).

Recreate her look (kind of):

Julie Haus Novak peplum top, Alice + Olivia peplum top, River Island peplum top, or Elizabeth and James Yumi metallic brocade peplum top

Rag & Bone/Jean skinny jeans, J Brand 912 Pencil leg jeans, or A Wear slim boyfriend jeans

Kors Michael Kors Vivian wedge espadrilles, Paloma Barcelo Canarias knotted wedge sandals 
or Paloma Barcelo Lucy patent leather espadrille wedge sandals

Rebecca Minkoff corn husk boyfriend tote or Cath Kidston weave basket bag

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Tania

Aussie girl in London, Fashionising.com's Tania Braukämper, before Juun J, Paris, June 2012.

It is a long (bank holiday) weekend here in the UK this weekend....if the weather stays fine (fingers, legs and toes crossed), Tania's dress is perfect inspiration for what to wear to brunch, lunch, a wander through Broadway market, a picnic in the park or late afternoon drinks at the pub.

Recreate Tania's look (kind of) in a white dress:

McQ Alexander McQueen drape back dress, Pencey Summer dress, Rebecca Taylor feather embellished midi dress, French Connection strappy dress or Theyskens' Theory Darnia double-layer dress

Sam Edelman Louie fringe booties

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Audrey

French model and actress Audrey Marnay, after Dior Homme, Paris, July 2012.

White shirt, black jeans and Christian Louboutin heels on Audrey Marnay? Magnifique!

 Recreate Audrey's Look (kind of):

Crisp white shirt: Theory Larissa shirt, MHL by Margaret Howell cotton poplin shirt, Boy. by Band of Outsiders white cotton shirt or ASOS shirt

Black jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN high rise skinny jeans, Vince Denim Calgary jeans or Levi's Curve jeans

Brian Atwood suede and leather sandals, ASOS Hyla strappy sandals or Alexander Wang Inna sandals

Clutch: Alexander Wang Giant Eyeglass case clutch or Proenza Schouler PSII leather wristlet clutch

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Elisa

The sublime Elisa Nalin, before Givenchy, Paris, June 2012.

Once again, I just love Elisa's mastery of colour + print combinations - simply brilliant.

Recreate Elisa's look (kind of):

Colourful cardi: Chinti and Parker cardigan, J. Crew cardigan, French Connection You Promised knitted cardigan

Print pants: ASOS premium pants in ombre print, By Malene Birger printed pants or Marni brocade printed pants

Striped shirt: Gap Perfect striped shirt, J.Crew striped shirt or ASOS striped shirt

Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses, Thierry Lasry Sexxxy d-frame sunglasses or Carven Anatasie flip-up sunglasses

Dannijo Giulia bracelet, Chan Luu mixed bead wrap bracelet, Love Rocks crystal friendship bracelet, Orelia Diamante friendship bracelet

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Violaine

Violaine Bernard, Fashion Director Velour Magazine, after Juun J, Paris June 2012.

A fresh summery take on the coming season's obsession with all shades of purple (amethyst, grape, violet, aubergine, plum)....I love how Violaine has teamed her purple trousers with the neutral gilet, earrings and bag.

Recreate Violaine's look (kind of):

Acne Brooke cropped pants, Diane von Furstenberg Georginne pants, Jil Sander pants 

Alexander Wang cutout-away vest, Stella McCartney Bay woven vest, Topshop Moto oversized sleeveless biker jacket or Thakoon Addition cotton vest dress

Alexander Wang Carmen purple and black heels

Just Acces Brady earrings, Lanvin pompon earrings, or Miguel Ases Pearl Tassel earrings

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013....Catherine

Catherine Baba, after A Show, Paris, June 2012.

There is a good article on Catherine's personal style in the September edition of Elle (UK) magazine (pages 188 and 189). I love this quote about her closet "Once you go in, you never come out" and her style "no rules! I go with feeling....more is never enough". I always imagined that Catherine lived in a bohemian, vintage and treasure-filled apartment (complete with magic wardrobe!) and from the description in the article, it sounds like it is true!

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Esther

Fashion Director Rake magazine Esther Quek, after Juun J, Paris, June 2012.

Nobody does girl-meets-boy-inspired looks better than Esther. I have been photographing Esther each year in June at men's fashion week (Paris) for maybe 3 years now and it is always such a delight to see what she is wearing. I have never thought to ask her whether she was wearing menswear influenced pieces prior to working at Rake or whether she has been inspired by all the men's collections she works with as fashion director. Either way, Esther's outfit is a perfect (summery) intro to the menswear trend for this coming A/W.

Recreate Esther's look (kind of):

Statement blazer: Sass & Bide The End blazer, Derek Lam print blazer, ASOS premium blazer, Alice + Olivia Elyse floral print blazer or Clover Canyon printed jacket

Bright pants: Jenni Kayne pleated pants, J.Crew cropped pants or ASOS peg pants

Loafers: Charlotte Olympia Charlotte's Web loafers, Charlotte Olympia kitty loafers (oh the cuteness!) or Alouissa black studded skull loafers

Raid your dad's/boyfriend's/husband's/brother's wardrobe for a tie and tie-pin.

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013...Zina

Zina Charkoplia from FashionVibe blog, before Maison Martin Margiela, Paris, June 2012.

I photographed Zina last year at men's fashion week but didn't know her name. Finally got it this time!

Recreate Zina's look (kind of):

Print romper/playsuit: Shoshanna Elizabeth floral printed romper, Zimmermann meadow playsuit, Dallin Chase Fieldston romper, Seafolly Tea Rose playsuit (cute for a summer holiday) or Wal G floral one shoulder romper

Vest/gilet: Donna Karan casual luxe suede utility vest, Peter Pilotto vest, BDG sleeveless hooded vest or Ecote sleeveless vest

Oasis ankle boots, Ash suede booties or Rag & Bone classic newbury booties

Paris Men's Fashion Week SS 2013

After Kris Van Assche, Paris, June 2012.

A simple sleeveless blouse + printed skirt, with colour accents provided by Acne mules, tan handbag, brick red lips and sunglasses. An easy summer look.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Jonathan Saunders Roselyn printed skirt, Mata Traders Samba printed skirt, Marni printed organza skirt

Tibi sleeveless blouse, Equipment Diem sleeveless top or Pencey sleeveless top

Acne Audrey platform slides

See by Chloe Alix East West double function tote or Chloe Madeleine leather duffle bag