New York and Paris Fashion Week always bring inimitable and innovative shows to the industry. Designers present their ready-to-wear collections depending on the season. I always pay attention to the top artistes, as they usually foresee the upcoming trends.
This year, the Spanish fashion house Balenciaga’s fall 2016 ready-to-wear runway show caught my eye. The collection was a combination of traditional and modern looks; I found this extremely unique because I felt that it targeted all types of audiences through its array of stylish pieces. Clothing such as blazers, puffy outerwear and off-the-shoulder items were presented on a variety of models. It was mostly the outerwear that was worn off the shoulders; this was a creative style, which I had personally never seen before. Among these looks, were a blue raincoat, a red covering and a leather jacket.
In order to translate Balenciaga’s runway trend into my own look, I decided to move away from the outerwear, and focus on a frivolous item, which was more fitting for the spring: a white top.
I opted for a simple outfit, by pairing the top with black pants and white heels. The juxtaposition of two monochromatic colors gave my look and clean and chic feel. To finish my ensemble, I added a black choker (major trend alert, too) and a small bag.
Off-the-shoulder tops are great for the spring and summer season. They feel really light and are comfortable to move around in. This was my first time wearing one, but it definitely won’t be my last!
Get My Look: 1. Off-the-shoulder top. 2. Striped black pants. 3. A simple choker.
