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Lanvin Fall/Winter 2014 | Paris Fashion Week

Lanvin Fall 2014–After last season’s focus on metallic, the fall-winter 2014 collection from Lanvin saw Alber Elbaz deliver an outing of embellishments and volume-filled pieces. The opening looks started on a dramatic note–models walked in fringe-adorned hats paired with ruffled skirts and frayed tweeds. Then, the show progressed into a more streamlined silhouette with pleated skirts, leather trenches and roomy dresses decorated in bugle beads. The season calls for furs, and the Lanvin woman has plenty of choices in that department in the form of bulky coats, luxurious stoles and trims. Fall ends on a quiet note with relaxed fitting dresses adorned in color-blocked fringe.

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Nina Ricci Fall/Winter 2014 | Paris Fashion Week

Nina Ricci Fall 2014–With last season exploring the reinvention of the classic menswear shirt, Nina Ricci creative director Peter Copping embraced full on ladylike appeal for the brand’s fall-winter 2014 collection. The autumn outing is quite cohesive, taking the Ricci woman from daytime to evening almost seamlessly. The former of which pairs knit turtleneck sweaters with fur jackets and above-the-knee skirts. Copping also incorporates floral prints in the mix as well–pastel blooms adorn silk dresses and separates. The botanical theme continues onto to the evening wear section where lace and tulip embellished gowns–sometimes with asymmetrical hemlines–bring a romantic touch to the new season.

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Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2014 | Paris Fashion Week

Balenciaga Fall 2014–With his third runway show at the helm of Balenciaga, Alexander Wang continues to infuse a sportswear leaning into the label’s fall-winter 2014 collection. The silhouette for the new season is streamlined with a focus on outerwear including fisherman inspired jackets and sweaters featuring utilitarian zippers and hooks. Sweaters and coats with bold neon accents definitely showed Wang’s influence. Handbags for fall come in the shape of typical shopping bags, but the materials are far from typical. Luxe crocodile and leather finishes cover mini and large versions in colorful and neutral hues.

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H&M Studio Fall/Winter 2014 | Paris Fashion Week

H&M Studio Fall 2014–Presenting it’s second runway show during Paris Fashion Week, H&M Studio (the name of H&M’s key seasonal outings) presented a fall-winter 2014 collection which mixes a masculine and feminine mood. Tomboyish biker jackets are juxtaposed with sexy slip dresses and draped tops. Set at the historic Grand Palais, top models hit the runway in fabrics including cashmere knits, velvets and silk satin in slouchy shapes. Mannish outerwear for the season is accented by faux fur. Overall, the collection is very stylish, very trendy, very H&M.