Paris Fashion Week Diary: Part I

October 10 · Events, Inspiration, Models, Runway, Street Style · Anna Wintour, Dries van Noten, fashion shows, fashion week, Fei Fei Sun, Grace Mahary, Kai Newman, Lanvin, Lindsey Wixson, Magdalena Frackowiak, Malaika Firth, Meghan Collison, Paris, Paris Fashion Week, ready-to-wear, Rochas, Sharon Wauchob, spring 2014, spring/summer 2014, street style

Though I unfortunately wasn’t able to attend many of the shows during Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2014 (hopefully I’ll be among the glamorous guests next time), the atmosphere alone provided an amazing first taste of a fashion week experience. We saw stellar collections within the first few days, several of which I hope to review as soon as possible; from Dries van Noten to Rochas to everything in between, the City of Lights was more vibrant than ever during the routine week-long extravaganza de la mode. But there’s just as much to be seen off the runways with unlimited models, celebrities, and street style.

Speaking of the latter, “peacocking” was at its peak, as you can probably tell from some of the exorbitantly extravagant ensembles. The ubiquitous French term for the shows is défilé, which literally translates to “parade,” and the sidewalk sideshows definitely embodied that concept.

However, that’s a topic for a separate discussion, and just like the actual collections, you can expect me to elaborate soon. But for now, here’s the first look at the atmosphere, the energy, and the cast of Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2014. Enjoy!

All photos taken by me with select photos from my Instagram