LMFF Paris Runway 1 presented by Grazia

L’Oréal Paris Runway 1 – Central Pier Monday 15th March 6.30pm
I had the pleasure of sitting next to stylist Kate Gaskin and stylist / TV reporter Dhav Naidu at Runway 1 to watch Alice McCall, Camilla & Marc, Collette Dinnigan, Fleur Wood, LIFEwithBIRD, Nicola Finetti, Sass & Bide and Toni Maticevski show their Autumn Winter Collections as presented by Grazia.

• Film integration with runway IS the next big thing! A moody film shot for Grazia starring Louise Van De Vorst played on the screens as the models took to the new long stage. 
• The heels were most certainly teetering as the models took to the stage. When will stylists learn, yes heels are great, but let these girls walk in something sturdy so they can walk confidently?
• Where were the happy, smiling models? Given this year’s campaign is all about getting happy, I was expecting more fun and frivolity on the catwalk.
• Cassie Van Dungen, Samantha Harris (who is simply stunning in the flesh) Laura Scaife (New Zealand’s Next Top Model runner up) and Vanessa Milde (The next Elle McPherson according Dhav Naidu) all featured on the catwalk.
• The styling for the whole parade was a bit ‘blinged’ up for my liking. With such talented designers like this group, not much adornment is required to make their designs shine.
• Key trends – black, metallic armour detailing, layers of black textures, fringing, grey marle, lace and brocade florals, military detailing and ankle boots.