Nautical-inspired design is a mainstay in fashion, especially for the French: thank you Coco Chanel for the proliferation of the Breton stripe almost a century ago. But as with any classic, it creates the perfect foundation for iteration and innovation. Cedric Charlier tried his hand at the timeless influence—inspired by the sea and a woman who moved her digs from the coast to let’s say, the beautiful cobblestones of Paris.

The impetus appeared on sailor jackets turned into mini dresses, roomy trousers with red and white stripes accenting the inseam, lots of navy, and that timeless maritime button pattern on pants and peacoats.

Anyone who has spent time by the sea knows the power of layering, thus Charlier assembled looks with bustiers over turtlenecks (a great trick in real-time) and knit and leather dresses and sweaters over mock-neck tops, with cozy fur collars as accents.

Outerwear was a strong focus with a statement-making yellow belted trench, tried-and-true navy peacoats that we could snatch off the runway and wear in right now, a cropped shearling that will surely please the street style set, and a glossy patent-sleeve number that was as sleek and modern as it gets.

Functional, fun, and friendly: these are just some of the ways you can describe Charlier’s latest. It riffed on one of the most classic and approachable themes, while still injecting a sense of modernity and singularity into the mix.

What do you think of the Fall assortment from Cédric Charlier?

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It was all about prints for Naomie Harris at the Christian Dior Fall 2016 Show. She slipped on a Pre-Fall 2016 Black and White Print Zip Front Dress from the iconic French fashion house:

Her dress was layered over a sheer black lace top and accented with a blue croc bag in the brand’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection.

I love her style!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Naomie Harris’s Christian Dior Fall 2016 Show Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2016 Black and White Print Zip Front Dress

Hot! Naomie looks fab

Hmm…not feeling the dress

 

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Mario writes, “With the denim trend being so in demand do you have any idea where Beyoncé got this long denim jacket from?”


” This picture is from her behind the scenes Super Bowl pictures. Thank you in advance.”

You came to the right place! Beyonce practiced for her epic Superbowl performance in a $1,595 Fear of God The Denim Deckcoat. It features a snap front closure and a distressed finish.

Splurge at FWRD.com or get the look for less below:

What do you think?

After strutting down the catwalk, Kendall Jenner celebrated at the Christian Dior Fall 2016 Show Afterparty. For the occasion, she wore an Altuzarra Fall 2016 Striped Amelia Knit Dress:

Her dress was paired with a long jacket, embellished belt, and black strappy leather, pointed-toe pumps on the brand’s Fall 2016 runway.

Great dress, though I think the occasion warranted a bit more glam, no?

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Kendall Jenner’s Christian Dior Fall 2016 Show Afterparty Altuzarra Fall 2016 Striped Amelia Knit Dress

Hot! Kendall looks fab

Hmm…boring!

 

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Designers may have been heating up the catwalks, but outside on the streets of Paris, it was glacially cold. However, that didn’t stop editors and stylists from getting their share of ‘fits from Chloé, Balmain, and Rick Owens. Get our take on Day 3 of Paris Fashion Week!

Wanderlust Reality at Chloé

Ever wonder what it would be like to travel on a motorbike across Europe and the Middle East in the 1970s? Globetrotter Anne-France Dautheville was the starting point for Chloé creative director Clare Waight Keller’s Fall 2016 RTW collection in Paris this week. The free-flowing works of caftans, motocross jackets, and shearling capes were as functional as they were romantic. The silk neck ties sweetened the narrative and we’re guessing this simple accessory will re-appear in high street styling.

Balmain’s Surprise Swap

“Wigs were on the menu for Balmain’s Fall 2016 collection with supermodels including Lineisy Monteiro, Ysaunny Brito, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Alessandra Ambrosio swapping their coveted hair colors and lengths in real-time for opposite shades. Naturally, the iconic French fashion house’s smoldering fashion was also present with lace mini dresses cinched at the waist, skintight skinny trousers, sheer mesh stripes, and cleverly-placed cutouts in abundance—anchored with come-hither thigh-high boots and modern takes on the buckle-accented loafer.”

Read our full review of the Fall 2016 RTW Collection here.

Poetry at Rick Owens

The human backpacks from last October were not present at Rick Owens this time around, but humanity was on the mind for the American fashion designer. That is, the changing environmental system and its implications for mankind. The Fall 2016 RTW collection was a blend of delicately draped neutral looks in pony skin, leather and mohair. Cocoon-shaped silhouettes and puffer gowns served double duty as statement-making ensembles and warm, protective garb for a dynamic world.

Wild Wild West at Manish Arora

The Western American narrative is oft-referenced in designer collections, but not in the ways Manish Arora conjured up this past week. The presentation’s 37 looks swung from literal horse embroidery on knit sweaters to more subtle illustrations on form-fitting blazers. Yet, Arora consistently has surprises up his sleeves and incorporated Dutch wax print in a strange cultural melange.

And The Rest…

Feline instinct dominated Alexis Mabille‘s cat-adorned blouses and mini-dresses without the costume effect. Barbara Bui fascinated audiences with a patterned array of bomber-esque capes. Fashion disruptor Vetements brought the fire with creative director Demna Gvasalia’s revved-up thigh-high boots and text-heavy sweatshirts, made for this generation.

 

What are your thoughts on Paris Fashion Week Day 3?

Check back in for our PFW Day 4 Recap!

• Shows: Christian Dior, Loewe, Alexander Vauthier and more!

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Jennifer Lopez loves a fur collar coat! She was spotted out and about in another cozy stunner, clad in a Altuzarra Fox Fur Collar Claypoole Coat, $3,045 Valentino My Rockstud Top Handle Satchel Bag, and $382 Giuseppe Zanotti Grey Vera Boots:

Her wool-blend coat features an oversized natural fox fur collar, snap front, long sleeves with tabbed cuffs, two large flap pockets, skirted bottom with banded hem, and a fitted silhouette.

Her white pebbled leather satchel boasts a flat single top handle, removable shoulder strap, and flat top with tab closure.

Her dark grey suede boots feature big golden zippers on the exterior sides, shark tooth style attributes in gold metal, and sky-high 5.1″ heels.

She always gets it right!

J.Lo’s coat is sold-out, but you can get her bag and boots for a splurge here and here.

What do you think?

Gigi Hadid was spotted out and about in Paris, donning a $5,270 Etro Embroidered Shearling and Wool Vest and $639 Oscar Tiye Black Samira Suede Boots:

Her vest features an embroidered front and back panels, shearling trim, and Murmansky fur accents.

Her black suede boots boast a lace-up silhouette to both the front and side, back zip closures, pointed toes, and 4.3″ heels

Hot!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Gigi’s vest here and boots here.

Thoughts?

EJ Johnson posed with friend Dorothy Wang yesterday wearing Tinseltown’s hottest new obsession: Custom Sequined Jerseys by Duckie Confetti:

Laura Govan was the first to get the ball rolling with a scintillating mini dress.

Marlo Hampton amped it up with a catsuit version.

Angela Simmons showed off her form in a swimsuit iteration.

And Dej Loaf represented for Detroit in a blue sequined jersey.

I got in on the fun with a Fashion Bomb/Sulmers option.

If you want one for yourself, contact Duckie via Instagram @Duckie_Confetti.

What do you think?

Beyonce and Jay Z chilled courtside at a Clippers vs. Thunder game the other day, with Jay in an $890 Valentino Camouflage Print Sweatshirt and Bey in her favorite $4,990 Saint Laurent Biker Jacket, $99 Genetic Denim Shya Cigarette Distressed Jeans, and $590 Gianvito Rossi Suede & Mesh Pumps:

Valentino’s signature camouflage is rendered in cool gray.

Beyonce’s Saint Laurent jacket is one of her staple pieces! The black lambskin classic biker jacket features an off-center front zip fastening, notched lapels, long sleeves, zip cuffs, shoulder tabs, front zipped pockets and a straight hem.

Her jeans have distressed details throughout.

Her black suede geometric point toe pumps have a mesh underlay and an adjustable ankle strap.

It seems Jay’s sweatshirt and Bey’s shoes are sold out, but you can get Bey’s jacket here and her jeans here.
The look is not much to write home about, but the shoes are bomb!

What do you think?

Friday is here, ya’ll!

And, we’ve come to close of another WONDERFUL week. I’ll admit, this has been a tough one for me (personally) but I’m convinced that there’s nothing a little faith and positivity can’t fix.

So, join me as we get into some our favorite celebrity looks from this week!

Ready?

1) Ciara in H&M Studio

Paris Fashion Week is in full swing and the stars aren’t holding back on the sartorial side! As we all know, a few popular brands have already sent their F/W 16 collections down the runway (including Balmain and Lanvin) but H&M Studio shut it ALL the way down! Singer/style enthusiast Ciara donned a multicolored tribal maxi dress for the show and she accessorized with a braided updo and minimal jewelry. Hot!

2) Chrissy Teigen in Nadia Tarr

Chrissy Teigen’s pregnancy style is always on point! The Sports Illustrated model was spotted out and about as she uplifted a navy blue long sleeve dress by Nadia Tarr and a coordinating satin jacket. She also high stepped in a pair of blue Gianvito Rossi sandals. Werk!

3) Jennifer Lopez in Roberto Cavalli

Jennifer Lopez bundled up as she pranced around Chelsea Piers in New York. The fashionista kept her look clean and classic as she rocked a grey, fur-trimmed stunner by Roberto Cavalli. To add a bit of color to her ‘fit, Jenny also slayed in a red lip and oversized sunglasses. I loved this! It was cool to see her in a somewhat casual look, lol.

4) Khloe Kardashian in Cushnie et Ochs

Whew! Khloe Kardashian nearly broke the internet when we posted this pic of her via Instagram! Garnering over 20,000 likes on the Fashion Bomb Daily page, the reality star was the definition of flawless in a Cushnie et Ochs indigo denim stretch dress. Her Kocktail with Khloe frock features decorative button closures, a low v-cut neckline and a fitted silhouette. Christian Louboutin heels topped off her look. Gahhhh… this girl looks amazing!

5) Angela Bassett in Milly

And, finally, we have Queen Slayer Angela Bassett! The 57-year actress smized for the ‘Gram in a $595 Milly By Michelle black crisscross halter jumpsuit. Her look showcases wide-leg bottoms and a front triangle cutout. Ya’ll this woman plays NO games when it comes to fashion! And, I’m here for every moment. 🙂

 

Thoughts?

 

Look of the Week: Which fashionista gets your vote?

Ciara in H&M Studio

Jennifer Lopez in Roberto Cavalli

Chrissy Teigen in Nadia Tarr

Angela Bassett in Milly

Khloe Kardashian in Cushnie et Ochs

 

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Signing Out — Esmesha