I See Paris A-L

My friend Larry is in Paris for Fashion Week and I can't help but feel a tinge of jealousy. That was me 11 years ago, twice a year, on the whirlwind European tour of London, Paris, and finally Milan (I think Milan used to come after Paris, I can't remember - too damn old...). Paris was and still is, of course, my favorite (for Fashion Week).
Few things offer me the same visual satisfaction as walking through the Tuileries Gardens on a cold, grey winter morning with the only warmth coming from the pops of color eminating from the fashionistas on parade. Ok, I know that sounds awfully pretentious but if you can relate at all to the rush you feel walking into Barneys and taking that first deep breath, inhaling the smell of Italian leather mixed with French perfume, well, multiply that by 100 and you have me in Paris during Fashion week - happy as a pig in poop.
So being that it's my fave Fashion Week, I've split it into 2 parts - A-L and M-Z.
Here's Part I:



Azzaro
Ah, to be about 10 years younger. So my vibe!



Azzaro
It this not the sweetest little coat you've ever seen?



Celine
Love the colorblocked leather and tweed pant.




Celine
One of my favorite pieces - a colorblocked mink "maxi" vest!




Celine
Orange seemed to dominate the runways of multiple shows.




Celine
More colorblocking from Celine.



Christian Dior
Breeches with a fur coat? Absolutely!



Christian Dior
A bit of bohemian flamenco vibe going on.




Christian Dior
The prettiest mix of prints and colors.



Christian Dior
Ruffles done in the most sophisticated manner.

Cacharel
Love this monochromatic look in cream.



Jean-Paul Gaultier
Leather, cashmere and fur in one coat? Unlikely combo but so harmonious here.




Jean-Paul Gaultier
The chocolate, camel and gold perfection.



Jean-Paul Gaultier
OK, I REALLY need this mink lined shopping trolley!



Jean-Paul Gaultier
These geometric prints have me in a twist - LOVE!



Jean-Paul Gaultier
Covered from neck to toe but still so sexy.



Haider Ackermann
The flounced leather peplum of the skirt is killing me!




Haider Ackermann
Shades of green draped to perfection.



Haider Ackermann
Love the mix of metallic with this taupey mauve emsemble.

Haider Ackermann
Leather was EVERYHWERE this season. Good time to invest!



Lanvin
Lanvin and Rick Owens did the best capes this season.




Lanvin
Amazing what that little drape at the hips does for a piece.




Lanvin
Elbaz drapes silk gazar like no other designer.



Lanvin
So simple but so incredible!




Lanvin
Quintessential Albaz!




Lanvin
Ah the color and proportion!