14 Things We Love From Paris Couture Week 2018 Day 1

A tribute to Hubert de Givenchy, a sense of liberated female independence and couture with a conscience; the first day of fall couture week saw all that and more.

The first day of Paris Couture week 2018 witnessed a culmination of tailored suits, embellished dresses, intricate embroideries, structured tuxedos, tulle ruffles and couture conscious outfits.

1. Anti-fit

Two questions: Is Ronald van der Kemp bringing asymmetry back and are peek-a-boo shoulders the new power shoulders? 

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Photo: Yannis Vlamos

 2. Pedal to the metal

This Givenchy ensemble is 50 shades of metallic and we're loving how the structured trousers compliment the intricate cape.

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Photo: Monica Feudi

3. A sari reimagined?

Just the kind of outfit every girl needs on her cocktail night. Trust Givenchy to deliver.

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Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv 

4. Is athleisure back already?

Sheer skirt, metallic sweatshirt, tons of athleisure vibes, This Sonia Rykiel ensemble is just one of those I-want-one-now pieces. 

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 Photo: Kim WestonArnold / Indigital.tv

5. Bridal twist

This statement headpiece seen on the Givenchy ramp is all kinds of perfect for boho brides.

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Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

6. Minimalism? Nope!

Accessories are a must to amp up a minimalistic look. These chandelier earrings seen on the Givenchy ramp are the perfect counter-balance to a minimalist attire.

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Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

7. Grooms, take note! 

Metallic embroidery was also seen on the Givenchy ramp in the form of this longline jacket. Grooms, you watching this space?

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Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

8. Make a statement

The chunky ring from on the Givenchy ramp at the Fall Couture week 2018 held our attention... For a really long time. Compliment it with a spell-binding outfit for your cocktail. 

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Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

9. Old school jam

This outfit is what happens when the '60s walk into a bar, have a drink too many and end up in a Star Wars movie. It's kinda awesome, but its also kinda weird. But it's also kinda awesome. Thank you for befuddling us, Ronald van der Kemp.

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Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv

10. Lace to the rescue

This Sonia Rykiel ensemble has a rocker-chic-meets-bedroom-siren vibe and is all kinds of gorgeous.

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Photo: Kim WestonArnold / Indigital.tv

11. Ruffles, please?

This Ronald van der Kemp should be bookmarked by experimental brides for their cocktail night. We're still debating the ruffles though.

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Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv

12. Girl power

Bubblegum pink with gold detailing? Yes, please. A reinvention of our childhood dreams, we'd wear this frilly Ronald van der Kemp number everywhere. Yes, to the shower as well!

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Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv

13. A heady mix

Headpieces are best worn when they make heads turns. This Sonia Rykiel piece is no exception.

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Photo: Kim WestonArnold / Indigital.tv

14. Virginal

Reimagining a white-wedding bride from a modern, feminist perspective, this Givenchy outfit is all sorts of goals for 2018's brides-to-be.

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Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv 

 

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