Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Peony

Miss Peony Lim, before A Show, Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

With a nipped-in-waist, luxe shiny fabric and abundant ruffles, Peony's coat/jacket is perfect for the coming season. Team with leather pants and super high heels to complete the dramatic look.

Burberry Prorsum sateen peplum jacket, Haider Ackerman wool and silk blend peplum jacket, Hakaan leather peplum vest, Willow peplum jacket, or Alice by Temperley Page laser cut ruffled leather jacket

J Brand Super Skinny leather pants, A.L.C Ridley leather pants, Alice by Temperley Liberty faux leather pants or ASOS leather skinny pants with zig zag panels

Christian Louboutin Particule 100 suede pumps, Jimmy Choo Abel pointed patent leather pumps or Boutique 9 Justine pumps

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 Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Miroslava

Miroslava Duma, before Chanel Haute Couture, Paris, July 2012.

One word. Wow! 

The statement jacket (with jeans), stunning headpiece, flat toned tummy (after baby!). Miroslava we salute you.