The run-down of my top 10 favorite looks from the Paris Fashion Week fall/winter 2012 runways, in no particular order.
Valentino
The couture meets folk ankle-length sheer dress at Valentino was one of my favorite red carpet appropriate looks of the season. I would love to see this sweet and sassy little number on an of-the-minute starlet like Carey Mulligan or Jennifer Lawrence.
Alexander McQueen
Sarah Burton did it again with a louder-than-life collection for Alexander McQueen complete with otherworldly feathered frocks. Expect this one to be in every upcoming major editorial in the September fashion magazines.
Louis Vuitton
To be honest, I found most of the oversized pieces wildly unflattering in the most recent Louis Vuitton collection, but I thought this jeweled vest and pant look was a diamond in the rough.
Isabel Marant
Expect the relaxed Western shirts and lace up suede cropped pants from Isabel Marant's latest collection to show up on every New York It girl in the fall. The perfect combination of casual and cool.
Givenchy
The thigh high swashbuckling leather boots and satiny separates from Riccardo Tisci's dark and romantic collection for Givenchy looked super sexy but surprisingly comfy. The skintight extra long gloves added an additional element of mystery to an already perfect look.
Haider Ackermann
It was tricky for me to pick a favorite from Haider Ackermann's collection because every single look was absolutely genius. His color use and tailoring are beyond reproach, and the collection was brilliantly cohesive. I can't wait to see what else the designer comes up with next season.
Christian Dior
Bill Gaytten has gotten a lot of criticism as the replacement for John Galliano, but one of my favorite looks of the season was the shocking pink party dress with a barely sheer pleated organza skirt on the Christian Dior runway.
Chanel
I am obsessed with the sheer lace pants and sleeves that spiced up this fabulous purple metallic and black feather dress. Very edgy, but still so Chanel.
Balenciaga
Nicolas Ghesquiere also designed a purple metallic look, but done in a totally different, but equally amazing way. A pixellated animal print bustier looked modern paired with high-waisted, two-toned slouch pants.
Ann Demeulemeester
And last but not least, Ann Demeulemeester killed it with her edgy (as usual) collection. This season, it seemed she drew some inspiration from kick-ass
Girl With the Dragon Tattoo heroine, Lisbeth Salander. I love the asymmetrical, but razor-sharp tailoring on this electric blue look, one of my favorites from the collection.
