Paris Fashion Week AW11 – March 2011

Anyone who knows fashion, will know that during any given fashion event, the style found off-catwalk is always equally as important as the style found up there on the runway itself.

So, here at MissChiChi.com headquarters, we’ve been taking a close look at the latest offerings debuted at Paris Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2011) – that’s both the inspirational fashion offerings from the world’s hottest designers and the trendsetting elegance of the international celeb set sitting in the front row!

For those of you wondering what to expect next in the perpetually-changing sphere of fashion and design, here are some of our key observations… With a special focus on the chichi-est hosiery and accessories, we bring you the very latest and very greatest in Paris Fashion Week glamour and style…

More Statement Socks!

Yes, the statement socks trend that was so clearly apparent at New York Fashion Week, most definitely continued to make an impact at Paris Fashion Week.

In particular, we loved Ingrid Vlasov’s sexy socks – a stunningly chic element of her A/W 2011 collection.

Lace and layering combined with luxurious ankle and mid-calf socks, created a demure but extremely sexy look – we love it!

And remember, this is a really easy (and cost-effective) style to replicate!

Why not take a look at the premium quality sophisticated socks available at MissChiChi.com?

New styles now in stock! Browse the collection here:

http://www.misschichi.com/newshop/index.php?cPath=7

Cute but with a definite edge!

Dainty clutch bags and demure mary-janes were combined with fetish-style fashion at Louis Vuitton

Latex, leather and visible knickers – this was a collection we were told was inspired by "hookers, chambermaids, wives, mistresses and other exquisite creatures".

But while there was a definitely saucy edge, floral patterns and floaty dresses added a softer twist.

Style-wise, you might be inspired to take a cue from the catwalks of Paris and add some new MissChiChi.com hold-ups to your hosiery wardrobe.

Shop the trend here:

http://www.misschichi.com/newshop/product_info.php?cPath=4&products_id=195

From the Celebs:

Gap-toothed Lip Brooches

Now, this is a strange one! During Paris Fashion Week AW 2011, ‘Look’ magazine reported that members of the ‘fash-pack’ were going crazy for quirky gap-toothed lip brooches.

And the inspiration? The beautiful pout of French actress and Chanel model, Vanessa Paradis!

But be warned, we have a sneaking suspicion that wearing Johnny Depp’s gorgeous wife’s lips on your lapel might just be a flash-in-the-pan fashion moment. Don’t go investing in a box full of gap-toothed brooches anytime soon!

Grey tights – the new black opaques?

We all know that Alexa Chung is the source of all things new and cool.

So when the very hippest member of the trendsetting pack arrives at Paris Fashion Week looking completely sublime in charcoal (and not black!) opaques, we realised that a new hosiery craze is just around the corner.

Pair with a nude-coloured mini-dress for ultimate cool-ness!

Check out Alexa’s slightly-shimmery grey opaques at the StyleTownCT fashion blog:

http://styleguidecapetown.blogspot.com/2011/03/alexa-chung-takes-paris-fashion-week.html

To shop the trend at MissChiChi.com, click here for our new anthrazite (that’s the chichi name for charcoal!) shade:

http://www.misschichi.com/newshop/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=191

Emerging Trends: New York Fashion Week – February 2011

Here at MissChiChi.com we like to be ahead of the crowd.

That’s why we always take the business of trend-spotting very seriously indeed.

NY Fall 2011 Fashion Week has just come to a close and our dedication to monitoring all things hosiery-related means we’ve been catwalk-watching like crazy!

And that’s fantastic news for you, because we’re now right up to date with the latest designer trends.

Just like previous year’s, this year’s NY Fall Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week showcased a wealth of exciting and enticing new looks with designers breaking new ground in terms of both fashion and accessories.

For those of us who are perhaps a little obsessed with fabulous legwear, this was certainly an exquisite visual feast.

From raunchy and grungy to luxurious and refined, NY Fashion Week unveiled a dazzling series of refreshingly original designs.

We were practically drooling with delirious delight! In fact, with styles this captivating on the horizon, we’re already looking forward to autumn 2011 (now that’s being truly obsessed!).

Having said that, however, we must admit that there were also a number of trends that we’re still not quite sure about… For example, men’s exposed socks? We’re not entirely positive that the men we know will be rocking that particular trend anytime soon.

But never mind that… let’s look at some of the new trends that we totally love:

Polka-dot legs by Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs unveiled an edgy new fashion collection that featured adventurous combinations of fabrics and textures.

The use of lace created a girly and romantic feel, while leather and rubber added a sense of fun to garments… with a hint of fetish!

Meanwhile, polka-dot legs were everywhere! Little itsy dots and big bad bold dots!

See the beautiful hosiery here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1357158/New-York-Fashion-Week-2011-Marc-Jacobs-hot-new-collection.html#ixzz1EXsrNySn

Grunge-chic tights by Prabal Gurung

The Singapore-born designer presented us with a unique combination of draped and flowing gowns that were cheekily teamed with tough-looking grunge-chic tights.

This look really shouldn’t work… but, somehow, it definitely does!

Over at NY Mag, Gurung’s style is described as ‘Great Expectations Meets Brooklyn’ – not a bad way to sum up this impressive autumn 2011 collection.

You’ll find NY Mag’s review here:

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/02/prabal_gurungs_fall_2011_colle.html