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Summer is here, and while it’s usually true that hemlines get shorter, outfits get sheerer, and the layers come off, couture attendees in Paris played against type. Rather than familiar warm weather staples, we saw head-to-toe black tailored suits and designer denim paired with crisp button-downs, and in place of the Miu Miu minis at the fall ready-to-wear shows, skirts dropped to sensible midi-lengths. But the glam wasn’t completely gone from the streets. Sequined dresses, silver metallics, and blinged-out accessories were also in the mix, and some showgoers embraced the drama of opera gloves and unconventional face coverings–it was couture week, after all.
Below, check out seven of the coolest street style trends spotted at haute couture fashion week.
Suit Up!
Head-to-toe black tailoring was the go-to look for showgoers this season. Who said fashion shows are not serious business?
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Photo: Phil Oh
The High Low Method
When everyone else is overdressed, trust these insiders to keep it low-key.
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Photo: Phil Oh
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Masks Required
Mesh, knit, and denim face coverings may not be Covid-safe, but they definitely look cool.
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You’ve Got to Hand It to Them
Because nothing captures the drama of couture more than opera gloves.
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Midi-Layer Garment
Minis may have ruled the streets of Paris in March (shout-out to Miu Miu), but school-appropriate midis were in session here.
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The Bling Ring
Silver metallics, sequins, paillettes, and Swarovski crystals shine extra bright in the light of the day.
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These Boots Are Made for Street Styling
Thigh-highs and knee-highs are unlikely, but statement-making summer footwear.
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Photo: Philip Oh
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Originally published in Vogue.com
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Bosnia, 1997. Photo: Getty
Fall is firmly on our style agenda now, and we’d like all midriff-flossing pics to be archived, thank you very much. Making the shift from crochet to cashmere is easier said than done, however, and trans-seasonal wardrobe binders, like classic shirting, are key to making a smooth transition. From oversized “boyfriend” styles, to starched Oxfords and simple cotton poplin button-downs, there are few fashion conundrums a shirt can’t solve.
Bosnia, 1997. Photo: Getty
Bosnia, 1997. Photo: Getty
Diana, Princess of Wales – a woman whose style was so minutely analysed during (and after) her life – often relied upon this failsafe staple. A freshly-laundered shirt tucked into high-waisted, straight leg jeans with Tod’s Gommino loafers became her personal uniform for overseas trips during the late ’90s. It was the perfect, fuss-free formula to take her from Red Cross visits to state meetings, ensuring she looked pulled-together and entirely capable, without ever being too showy.
Nepal, 1993. Photo: Getty
London, 1994. Photo: Getty
She had of course relied upon shirting throughout her royal career, but, as was the way with the rest of her clothing, she streamlined her looks over time. Gone were the days of gold buttons, exaggerated sleeves and other ’80s frippery, Diana’s best shirts were quintessential Sloane ranger – the stiff, straight-talking styles you could (still) find at Ralph Lauren, Gap and Budd.

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Originally published on Vogue.co.uk