Rested, reflected and back to my routine, I started going through my notes. Something shifted in Paris, maybe it was the fashion energy in the air, but it felt like permission to love what I love without justifying it. The Fall/Winter 26 collections reminded me that choosing something because it makes you happy is reason enough. In a time where everything looks vaguely familiar, the pieces that stood out were the ones I genuinely wanted to wear. Not because they’re “timeless”, but because they make sense for how I actually live and who I am. A lot of coats, dream coats and more coats. The message from a lot of brands was to keep an eye on animal prints, they’re back full force and aren’t going anywhere next fall.
Showlist
Rohe - the clothes were excellent - great coats, pony hair jacket, cosy knits. Equally, I’m intrigued by their toe-dipping into furniture and objects through artists collaborations. As someone with a half-empty apartment, I immediately clocked the leopard print accent chairs. I fact-checked, the chairs are from their office and have been made by the team from leftover fabric. I naively hoped they’ll be part of the furniture offering eventually.
Tove - clever layering of backless cashmere knits and bow-waisted bottoms got people talking. I tried on one of their hero coats. Worth noting.
Savette - Amy Zurek is giving us a bigger, softer, day to day version of the Symmetry Pouchette next season. Thank you!
Loulou de Saison - inspired by New York City glamour somewhere between the 60s and 90s, Chloe presented her collection at a proper ball - think candlelit tables and crystal decanters. She’s expanding into accessories now, the textures for shoes and bags were excellent. Bambi print included.
Le Sundial presentation at Balzac - known for her famous Venice Opera bead necklaces, Silvia Duschi is expanding her silver jewelry offering. Drawing inspiration from old movies and architecture and working exclusively with local goldsmiths in Milan, the collection expands on what she does best.
By Malene Birger - couldn’t pull my nose out of their coat section.
Skall - when it felt like an English countryside, I remembered that Skall is rooted in the coastal area of Denmark. It made sense.
Neous - it’s the satin boots and phoenix clutches that stole my heart.
Party list
Camilla and Marc unveiled their fall collection at their residence surrounded by Pierre Augustin Rose sculptural pieces and vintage furnishings. It was magnificent!
Van Etten set up a showroom at the latest Pied A Terre apartment - I went straight to Liffner clutches, Atelier Jéa Tassel Cummerbund, Antheros shirts and vino after.
Stay
Hotel Masse - if you want to feel like staying in a highly curated and cozy home, this one is for you.
Looks lineup
Time wasn’t on my side this season, so I packed my whole capsule wardrobe and made up a lot of looks. Toteme coat was the only brand new item I took with me.
The Row vest; Toteme trousers; Khaite pumps; Loulou de Saison leather jacket (bought long time ago, good option here); The Row Cecily bag (can’t find anywhere, but this is such a beautiful alternative).
Toteme coat worn as a dress; Toteme trousers; The Row pumps; The Row Cecily bag.
The Row Arwen coat (very good alternative); The Row Vest; Phoebe Philo jeans; Phoebe Philo bag; Juju Vera cuff (sold out, but this one so good); The Row pumps.
Munthe blazer; Toteme trousers; Khaite pumps; Juju Vera cuff; The Row Cecily bag.
Toteme coat; Leset t-shirt (go one size up); 440ME knit top; Khaite jeans; Khaite pumps; Phoebe Philo bag.
Munthe blazer; The Slow label tank; Phoebe Philo jeans; The Row pumps; Maison Magdalena scarf.
The Row Arwen coat (very good alternative); Leset t-shirt (go one size up); Khaite jeans; Khaite pumps; Soeur clutch (last season, but love this option); Vincent Boulevard sunglasses.
Shopped & Found
I kept my promise to myself to visit Charvet. Very old world of shopping, it was good and comes highly recommended! I upsized both shirts to L and settled on their classic cotton poplin.
Speak soon,
Victoria xx
So beautiful!!
Love it 🤍