From Paris With Love, Fashion Week Fall 2021-22

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Modern jacket with a wide belted band at the waist, suggesting an obi sash that ties around a Japanese kimono. Ujoh brand by designer Mitsuru Nishizaki.

Paris, the city of lights, the city of fashion. Back in the early days when a person could afford to travel to Paris to be fitted for custom made Parisian gowns they were also purchasing a status symbol. A garment designed and hand crafted by a French couturière was the ultimate sign of distinction. Now, if you watch the Master of Arts Graduate Show 2021, of the Institut Français de la Mode, you’ll see the creations of young fashion designers from around the globe. And that diversity and inclusion is what breathes life into Paris Fashion Week.

Ujoh layered coat with cape over print dress. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Trench coat with plaid sleeves, Ujoh. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Jacket, full skirt and trousers ensemble by Mitsuru Nishizaki, Ujoh. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Maison Mai by Chinese designer Mai Li. Open seam work creates an interesting layered pattern. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Maison Mai. The cape and poncho are must-have outerwear silhouettes for this coming Fall 2021. Here’s a combination of the two looks together. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Innovative tailoring. Unexpected pleats at the shoulder, cuffs and yoke of the asymmetrical skirt. Maison Mai. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

A harmony of color and texture by veteran British designer Sir Paul Smith. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Fitted with a casual elegance, the classic paisley dress by Paul Smith. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Paired down trench lets the bold color do the talking. Paul Smith. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Tuxedo style jacket over trendy cut-out bodysuit. Paris based womenswear brand Boyarovskaya by Maria Boyarovskaya. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Looks great coming and going. Faux leather trench. Boyarovskaya. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Boyarovskaya slinky color block wrap dress. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

London based David Koma uses stretch neoprene, velvet and crystals to fashion late night contoured partywear. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, David studied at the prestigious Central Saint Martins University of the Arts. Credit, vogue.com.

Cut-outs, crystals and bodycon glamour. David Koma. Credit, vogue.com.

60’s mod graphics on a body hugging mini. It’s party time. David Koma. Credit, vogue.com.

Uma Wang has been crafting sophisticated garments since 2009. She was the first Chinese designer to enter the calendar of Milan Fashion Week and joined the schedule of Paris Fashion Week in 2017. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Blending raw edged military khaki with plush velvet speaks to Uma Wang’s language of urbane chic. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Delicious crushed velvet in the color of caramelized cream; Uma Wang works fabric like an artist. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Puffer mania at Rage & Bone by Marcus Wainwright. Credit, vogue.com.

Comfy, quilted jackets for guys. Rage & Bone. Credit, vogue.com.

Colorful ponchos with smart knit baseball jacket style collar. Rage & Bone. Credit, vogue.com.

Nicolas Di Felice had his Courrèges debut this season, channeling André Courrèges’s 1964 Space Age collection. (André Courrèges is credited with the “invention” of the mini skirt and go-go boots.) Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

The new Courrèges brand revives the spirited futuristic designs of the past with a contemporary attitude. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Funnel neck jacket, A-line mini, what’s old is new and looks totally cool. Watch the Courrèges runway video here.

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Patou, previously known as Jean Patou Paris, revived by creative director Guillaume Henry since 2018. Apparel that’s full of joy. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Clothing to make you celebrate. Patou. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

Patou pouf skirt and bubble top. Fashion shy need not apply. Fantastic, jubilant, statement dressing. Credit, fhcm.paris.com.

What’s the best part of Paris Fashion Week? Diversity and unlimited talent. Something for everyone. Check back here for more of Paris Fashion Week. I’ll be bringing you Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Balmain and all of your favorites!