Chanel’s black and white themed haute jewellery collection finally made its way to the Vancouver boutique months after many of the pieces debuted during Paris Fashion Week. This is the stuff of dreams, of true eye candy. Think of it this way: what costume jewellery is to ready-to-wear, haute jewellery is to haute couture...

After going to Paris Fashion Week for the last five years straight, I’m taking a break from the City of Lights for the lights of Manhattan. That’s right, folks, this chica is headed to the Big Apple for New York Fashion Week in September! To say I’m excited is an understatement. I’ve been to New York numerous times over the years - for work and for play - but never for Fashion Week. It will be interesting to see...

Every time I return to Paris, it’s a short but intense love affair. Ever since my boyfriend left the City of Light in pursuit of love in Vancouver, my travels to France have now become only a yearly occurrence - always timed with the Fall-Winter ready-to-wear shows in March. What that means is that I no longer get to experience (read: enjoy) Paris in the springtime - and I do miss that. This particular trip was tough as it rained practically every day. On the day of my arrival, the rain showers were...

Moon Young Hee, well known for her billowy layering and draping on outerwear, continued that approach for FW17. She did, however, emphasized the collection with a cool girl vibe with her frequent use of paisley prints paired with an oversized vest, belt and military boots. That look was a counterpoint to...

Each x Other presented a very ecclectic mix of styles for its FW17 collection - a mix of street style one day and cool girl conservative attitude the next. It was tough to pinpoint its focus, and perhaps that was intentional. From multi-layering of the standard suit jacket (like the stand out mustard blazer with a frill lapel line and gusset-boxed pockets) to its multiple use of satin, velvet, fur and laser-cut details on yet a different suit.

Christian Wijnants, a Belgian designer, is known for creating rich, colourful graphic collections that have won him numerous awards. His FW17 collection showcased recently in Paris is a perfect example of his work. Loads of prints - in multiple layers coupled with textural elements in both silks, knits and synthetic fabrics offers an immediate contrast to the typically muted winter palette.

Pascal Millet is one of those designers whose collection you fantasize over - every season he just knocks it out of the park. His FW17 is no different - his signature look for the modern woman: comfortable and stylish but always feminine. Inspired by...

The Marimekko show was probably one of the most civilized shows I've ever been to at Paris Fashion Week. Taking place at the Finnish Embassy, there was no chaos before the show, everyone was waiting patiently to be let upstairs as the production teams were still setting up. Once upstairs, the PR teams all had big smiles and we were greeted immediately with...