What to wear this season?

Tendances Printemps Ete 2018

© Steven Meisel pour la campagne Chloé SS18

Asymmetrical cuts, pastel colours, streetwear prints, preppy silhouettes … What are we going to nab from leading couturiers this season? Here are the six trends spotted during the show, ready to be worn.

Play the asymmetrical card

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Devilishly erotic, the shoulder is making its coming out this season, looking for a kiss, thanks to asymmetrical cuts. The proof, Isabel Marant, Jacquemus and Saint Laurent have made it their seduction asset on the catwalks. The cool options? Fluid tops to slip into a pair of pants or a vamp red lace dress to be belted.

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Asymmetrical Barrowl top with leopard print, Iro, €175.

Body Lowers in polyamid, Maje, 195 €. Available in boutiques on the 6th of March. Zipped skirt with studs and embroideries, €175heart-shaped knapsack in quilted leather, €225, all by Maje.

Red dress with asymmetrical English embroidery, The Kooples, €278. Belt with fantasy buckle, The Kooples, €158.

Blue dress in polyester crepe, Maison Père, €395. Reader info: www.maisonpere.com

Whip out the one-piece pantsuit

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For a rock biker allure or the silhouette of a trendy posh Parisienne, the one-piece pantsuit is without a doubt the piece that gives most character to a half-season look. Globetrotter at Stella McCartney, super chic at Elie Saab and even SM mistress at Balmain, its chameleon side seduces all the leading designers. We adopt it for a day version with moccasins and for the evening, pimped with wowie stilettos.

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Jimini one-piece suit, €265; moccasins in red studded leather, Claudie Pierlot, €225.

One-piece suit €490; waistcoat €590; pouch €290; moccasins €330, all by Laurence Bras. List of resellers www.laurencebras.com.

Woods one-piece suit with leaf print, Heimstone, €450.

One-piece suit in Tencel, Etam €79.99 Soon available on the eshop.

Go for the XXL logo

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The fans of the years 2000 can rejoice : nevery as the XXL logo been so fashionable. It’s a great way to showcase your favourite brand, like on the catwalks of Gucci, Fendi or Dior. The bigger, the better. And if we don’t dare the monogrammed t-shirt, it still get street cred’ thanks to a jogging outfit in the same vein ensemble. It’s the daring touch that will get you noticed during Paris Fashion Week.

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Jacket in jersey €145; pants in jersey €145; t-shirt in cotton €55, all by Essentiel Antwerp.

Sweat inspiration vintage Angela, Pepe Jeans, €75.

T-shirt in revisited cotton €210; jogging pants in jersey with archive logo €520; sandals in patent leather with Vintage check motif €480; Harrington jacket in revisited cotton, Burberry, €1150, all by Burberry.

T-shirt with logo in cotton, Barbara Bui, €120.

Dare the total look in denim

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There is a resolutely Thelma and Louise touch in this new trend that is in the spotlight this season, as seen at Nina Ricci, Off-white et Max Mara. To dare the total denim look, two options : either an all-blue outfit or contrasted. The must: accessories. Belt, boots with heels, XXL earrings— take your pick.

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Jeans €135; jean jacket, €198 ; tee-shirt €65, all by Léon & Harper, soon available on the eshop.

One-piece denim suit, Les Petites, €195. Available in shops.

Belt €59; jean €89 ; jean jacket, €139, all by MKT Studio, on line mid-March.

Straight denim jacket, Robin, €19; Carla shirt, €175; leather bag, €345, all by Gérard Darel.

Pastel pink galore

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Think pink ! Once again this season, pink is in the spotlight. And powdery if you please. Hurray for pastel at Dolce & Gabbana, Sonia Rykiel and Dior, on satiny, vaporous fabrics and even cottons. Soft and voluptuous, that is the key. To avoid the girl side, and of course to be twisted with a sportswear or rock piece like a bomber blouson, biker boots or a studded belt.

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One-piece suit in linen and viscose, Sandro, €265. Available end of February / beginning march in boutiques and on line.

Cat-eye glasses, Monki, €12. Top and bra, Monki, €20 and €15 €. Available in boutiques.

Cotton sweatshirt, €59 ; shorts in denim, €49, all by School Rag. Soon available on www.monshowroom.com.

Go for the preppy look

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A wind of American upper class is blowing on the fashionsphere. So go for a high-end allure such as the silhouettes of Carven, Ralph Lauren (the emperor of the genre) and Lacoste. Cardigan and moccasins, a winning combo.

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Pleated Douce skirt, €85; Cardigan Douglas, 100 € (available end of February), all by Marie Sixtine.

Pull Joan Biscuit, €230 and Celia silk candy shirt, €230, all by MdN.

Costa pullover in 100 % cashmere, Kujten, €225. Soon available in boutiques an on the eshop.

Revisited cardigan in striped wool, Burberry, €690.

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