I am not going to start by saying “Compared to last year…” because no one cares to look back when so much new has just been born and hot out of the catwalks!
I don`t think any of the designers surprised us in some extreme way, but let`s be fair and give them the deserved respect- the creators are human beings after all, not miracle –makers.
With or without miracle, there was plenty to see and surely more than enough to make us the girls dream.
Sensual romanticism and femininity, girlish cheerfulness and elegant sophistication, nostalgia for the past and look towards the future, adventurous spirit and ethnic/tribal/print elements-all of it was there and undoubtedly, with place left for more interpretations. That`s the fashion I love!
As for the colors, with a few exceptions, most creators have chosen natural pastel tones, earth colors, white, black, grey, pink, purple, gold and yellow. Among the designers who preferred more vivid, pulsating colors were Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Elie Saab, John Galliano, Kenzo, Dries Van Noten and Valentino.
The silhouettes are in general floaty and flary, with soft lines, broad square shoulders, big sleeves and baggy pants.
Care to hear my personal choice?

*The 3 best brands for the season- Lanvin, Rick Owens, John Galliano.

Why Lanvin? - Because of the simple yet sophisticated look that would make any woman feel comfortable and gorgeous at the same time.
Why Rick Owens? - He is a professional pattern-maker and knows all the secrets of the layers, folds and drapes that make a piece of clothing unforgettable.
Why John Galliano? - Because his dresses are vibrant with life and love for what he is doing.

*Designers better keep an eye on- Givenchy, Anne Valerie Hash.
*Creators who brought up mixed feelings…- Louis Vuitton, Karl Lagerfeld.
*Creators who offered no more no less than expected but are worth mentioning- Victor&Rolf, Yohji Yamamoto.

And my pickups, this time according to the occasion:
*For casual leisure time- Chanel, Marithe+Francois Girbaud.
*Lunch with the girlfriends- Celine, Chloe.
*Elegant afternoon party or charity event- Valentino, John Galliano (and scarves- turned -to hats by Christian Lacroix).
*Evening- Elie Saab, Chado Ralph Rucci.
*Business meeting- Christian Dior, Costume National.
*Night out- Jean-Charles de Castelbajak, Balenciaga (and the Junko Shimada shoes).