Does this outfit look familiar? It should…I first back in March during Paris Fashion Week, which feels like a lifetime ago. I really wanted to shoot this while I was there, the bright and unapologetic yellow would contrast against the cool grey buildings of Paris beautifully. But alas, it wasn’t meant to be. I was busy running from show to show, as captured in this image shot by Getty.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining in the slightest. I feel so incredibly fortunate and blessed that I’m able to travel to Paris for fashion week. I can’t really say it’s a dream come true as I didn’t dare to dream that big! As a teen, I bought copies of Vogue with my pocket money and poured over each issue. Back then, I loved reading about the shows and designers but I never thought I’d ever go to any fashion week, let alone Paris. It’s funny how life works out, sometimes you end up achieving more than you ever dreamed.
While I’m not a huge fan of living in the past, I think it’s important to look back to see how far you’ve come. I will never forget my first ever show at London Fashion Week. Truth be told, it wasn’t even *my* ticket! The brilliant Laetitia of Mademoiselle Robot wasn’t able to attend Ashish’s AW09 show and asked me to attend and write it up for her. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. A show…at London Fashion Week…are you kidding?!
I had no idea what to wear and obsessed over it for weeks. I’m embarrassed to admit I even Googled “what do you wear to a fashion show”. It was 2009, street style was just starting to take off and bloggers weren’t really going to fashion week just yet. I had zero reference points. I eventually settled on a beautiful royal blue and black velvet dress from a vintage store. I was hideously overdressed but I didn’t care. The show took place at Hippodrome and was a visual feast for the eyes, Ashish was on top form and his collection was a sequin extravaganza.
Nearly a decade later, my attitude to dressing for the shows is somewhat more laissez-faire. I know a lot of bloggers call in pieces and pull together outfits to get shot in, which is great but it’s not my MO. I started going to the shows to write about them and I see that as my job first and foremost. While I may care a little more about my outfit than an average day in the office, I dress for comfort and practicality in anticipation of a full day running around from venue to venue.
I’m slightly perplexed as to why street style photographers shot this outfit. If you disregard the colour for a second, I’m just wearing a jumper with tailored trousers and some heels that I’ve worn to death. But being fashion week, I went for tonal shades which are a huge trend, in yellow which is an emerging trend, and grounded the outfit with my beloved Max Mara coat. Acceptable for the shows but practical enough to be working with the odd patisserie visit between shows.
What do you think of my PFW outfit?
Jumper – Bershka
Trousers – ASOS (similar)
Shoes – Miss Selfridge (similar)
Shot by Adorngirl.
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