Doll's Eye View: Paris S/S '16 Trends Pt. 2

There are some really nice (and wearable) fashions on the runways of Paris, proving once again---fashion week in the French capital has something for everybody. For me it provides an opportunity to reconnect with the classics which work very well with most fashion dolls' styles and personalities. The lines are more simple. The fabrics, noble. Moreover, within this group there were lots of little ideas I found interesting to exploit.

PRETTY YOUNG THINGS

What we noticed throughout Fashion Month was an undercurrent of early '60s styles. A-lines, Tents, 2-Piece dresses, cotton lace, ruffles and super short hemlines all contribute to this new wave of freshness. Moreover, getting the look for your doll is super easy as well!

Here Sandi sports the dolly version of this simple tent dress.

MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAYS

Though there was more than enough black and white looks to go around, color did break through from time to time. And when it did, these deep, sun drenched colors looked best. Note also the story extends to easy to wear pants and jumpsuits with a variety of pant leg styles.

SCARF TRICKS

 

I love the idea of using the scarf as a base for the design of a dress. The basic silk square could be simply wrapped around the waist or suspended from the shoulders. OR....tossed over the shoulders and worn freely draped. OR....grouped with other squares then fashioned into a dress with an asymmetrical hemline. Thrift stores are filled with vintage scarves and pocket squares. This is a concept worth exploration!

Though the original Hermes ensemble was presented in a very casual style, Brie opted for a high fashion version. I cut the stripes off of a cloth belt and attached to a rectangle of white silk. Then, using the one-piece skirt pattern, created the sarong skirt pictured here. The top was made from the basic bodice sloper but without the darts. An extra front panel (black) hangs free from the neckline and one side seam.

FULL SWEEP

Following the scarf group, this is a long, evening length version.

TAILORED TO PERFECTION

It wouldn't be Paris without the clean classic look of tailored coats and suits. New here: the reappearance of the coat dress. An edgier way to wear a tailored jackets: team it with the micro mini skirt or dress!

Dorian in a fully lined Chanel coatdress!!! A perfect match!

POSTCARDS FROM PARIS

Okay, so we know you don't have access to these prints which is the main story here. But the idea is for you to look for these little "patchwork" prints or something that could substitute for the oversize "digital" print. Again, we see the trend of teaming a classic silhouette with RED stockings!

PAJAMA PARTY

Pants take center stage next summer. Nothing is off the table when it comes to style. Harem pants, full pajama style pants, the look is easy, breezy and a look that's fun to wear!

A LA BASTILLE

Sitting at a café at the Bastille....a district where blue collar workers cross artists; where trendy restaurants stand next to art galleries, an opera house and small businesses. It's also an area known for the eclectic wardrobes of the passers-by. Look for ordinary gear worn with an edgy twist. The mix of leather and tech fabric. Ordinary clothes cut from extraordinary fabric.

Kara is totally cool in her look-alike Saint Laurent. This is an "in your face" look of soft meets hard.  A silver lame slip dress peeks from underneath a black leather blazer. And yes, just like the models on the St. Laurent catwalk....Kara is wearing a hot new accessory on her head----the tiara!

ORIENT EXPRESS

 

This voyage begins with fabric. Now is the time to look at brocade, silk shantung, embroidered silks in deep, jewel tones. Use them in an all-over look for a suit or dress. OR.....think of mixing a brocade with neutral tones like grey, ecru, navy, or beige! But remember, this fabric tends to be stiff, so you'll want to work in simple silhouettes.

MINUIT CHEZ MAXIME'S

Glamour is back but it's all about the shoulders.. A simple silk dress or sheath cut to the ankles has a bit of drama worked in via a sash that drapes off the shoulders.

Carmela chose a 1/6 scale of the Saint Laurent gown. Her dress is a classic "slip" dress with the added detailing of panels attached to the bra which drape down over the arms.

With that, our trend reports have concluded. There are lots of great ideas worth exploring in detail over the coming weeks. Stay Tuned!!!!

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