Street Style @ Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter

Fashionistas, world media and curious locals flocked to Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013-14, which was held between February 26 and March 6 in the French capital. Here are some street style snaps to whet your appetite...

Pain au chocolat blanc

There's a little bakery/boulangerie on Square Trousseau in Paris by the name of Ble Sucre. It offers many wonderful delights from pastries to madeleines and home-made ice-cream, but one thing I was eager to test out was the pain au chocolat blanc (white pain au chocolat). Finally, one day, I got there in time before they sold out... Mmmm, tasty!

Paris Opera Ballet

The Paris Opera Ballet is steeped in history and is considered to be one of the finest ballet companies in the world. Performances range from the classics through to more contemporary pieces. If you want to catch a ballet while in Paris, it will most likely be held at Palais Garnier or Bastille. Check the website for last minute tickets.

Angelina tearoom

Angelina is a Parisian institution of gourmet delights, Belle Epoque architecture and fashionable clientele. Since opening in 1903, its charm and elegance has been enjoyed by artists like Proust and Coco Chanel. There are a few locations sprinkled around the French capital but the most well-known is the tearoom on Rue De Rivoli. Make sure you have plenty of time on your side as the line out the front can be long, but it's well worth the wait to sit inside the magnificent tearoom while sampling their famous hot chocolate and gourmet cakes and pastries...

Haute Couture Week: Zuhair Murad

The softly spoken but hugely talented Zuhair Murad continues to be a hit on red carpets around the world. Miranda Kerr, Jennifer Lopez, Marion Cotillard and Sofia Vergara are just some of the stars who have stepped out wearing his elegant creations over the past few months.

Murad unveiled his latest collection to rapturous applause on the last day of Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2013 in Paris in January. The ‘Golden Age’ theme drew inspiration from the 17^th century Roman Baroque style, celebrating goddess-like capes, embroidery and detail.

Murad said it took about six months to put together the latest collection from concept sketches through to selecting fabrics, design and creation. “Although it’s difficult to choose a favourite from this collection, it would have to be the feathered white-gold cape and dress. A lot of work went into that piece and the rooster feathers were individually hand-painted,” he said.

Intricate tattoo-like embroidery, shells, sequins, baguette gems and pearls also featured on cascades of chiffon and tulle dresses of glacier blue, pale green and powdery salmon. It was a visual feast for the eyes, but with understated elegance and sensuality. “I’m very happy with the haute couture show and now I’m preparing for the next ready-to-wear women’s collection. There’s a lot of other projects ahead, but I’m really looking forward to the rest of the year,” said the designer, who splits his time between Beirut and Paris.

Check out the video from the tail end of the show:

Haute Couture Week: Christophe Josse

Christophe Josse's latest collection was like a couture whisper that lingered in the air. Josse echoed the purity of silhouettes in his Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2013 show. The collection exuded elegance and sophistication with fabric contrasts, veined effects, geometric lines and intertwined embroideries.

Check out the video from the tail end of the show:

And here's some photos:

Haute Couture Week: Adeline Andre

Adeline Andre is a well respected French fashion designer, who once studied art under Salvador Dali. Since forming her own fashion house in 1981, Adeline's beautiful designs have caught the attention of women world-wide. Her latest collection from Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2013 showcased a range of flattering, fluid dresses in cashmere, georgette, satin, crepe and chiffon.

Check out the short video:

And here's some photos...