11 Looks From Paris Fashion Week That Make Us Want to Travel
Designers are often inspired by travel. (See our roundup from the recent New York fashion week as evidence of this.) But perhaps the success of new collections is best judged not by the places from which they came, but by the places they make one dream of going. When a dress gets us feeling a need to book a trip to the beaches of Goa, as ChloĆ©ās haute-hippie rainbow one did, itās onto something, right? In that spirit, here are the looks from Paris Fashion Week that got us going.Ā
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Alexander McQueen
Mirrored embroidery like that applied to this folk dress originated in Gujarat, India. Letās go there!
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Chanel
The French house showed 100 travel-ready looks bound for cities all over the world. The fantasy carrier was called Chanel Airlines. The service? First class.
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Chloe
A dress this colorful and free-spirited would dazzle the beachgoers in Goa, India.
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Dries Van Noten
Elegant wing motifs and a 1930s silhouette are a perfect match for Casablancaās historic Art Deco district.
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Hermes
Lunch in Cote dāAzur, anyone?
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Isabel Marant
Inspired by the designer's travels to Rajasthan, this look could shop bazaars and be happy to come home, too.Ā
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Lanvin
Perfect for New Years Eve in Paris.
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Loewe
The side-button collar and royal-yellow color could go most anywhere in Asia. Let's start in Shanghai.Ā
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Louis Vuitton
Calling all East London rock-hipsters.
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Sacai
Bandana-rama for the American southwest.
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Valentino
The Africa-themed collection featured Masai-inspired beading, bone-like jewelry, and strong, tribal print motifs.Ā