Goodbye, boho babes; bonjour, femmes fatales! We're loving the new strong shape in fall fashion. Tough luxe feels right for these interesting times.
Velvet (above: Prada, Balenciaga, Lanvin)
• The most coveted fabric.
• Plush and decadent.
• Retro chic meets modern sleek.
• Devore, with graphic patterns of silk chiffon and glowing velvet at Proenza Schouler.
• Floral prints at Prada and Lanvin.
• Leopard prints at Balenciaga.
• Panne versions at Burberry Prorsum.
• High lustre at Aquilano e Rimondi. Quiet luxury.
• Jewel-tone shades of ruby, amethyst, sapphire and canary.
Power suit (above: Michael Kors, MaxMara, Aquilano e Rimondi)
• Power babes stalked the runways.
• A definite must in this season’s closet.
• Architectural shapes.
• Triangular silhouettes.
• Exaggerated, sculpted shoulders with wrapped, carved and belted waists.
• The new femme: graphic and confident.
• Pleated boy-cut trousers, slim pants, pencil skirts or leggings.
• Top fabric choices: grey flannel, black-and-white tweed and camel cashmere.
• Solid or pinstriped.
• Strict and sensual.
• Next to the skin or layered over a turtleneck.
• Impeccably sharp.
Text by Anthony Mitropoulos; produced by Denis Desro
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