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From the built-in bag pockets at Ferragamo to the triple-belt layering at Schiaparelli, the fashion shows in Milan and Paris offered some great styling tips. Some—like Sacai’s red blanket mini dress or the double-bag waist trend at Louis Vuitton—felt realistic, showing how you can cultivate flair without being a fashion victim. Others—like Valentino’s lacy headwear or the bursts of paillettes at Dries Van Noten—presented smart ways to bridge the gap between our exterior and interior worlds.
Ahead, I share 14 of my favorite styling ideas.
Lingerie as headwear
Head coverings were de rigueur at Paris Fashion Week but I particularly liked Alessandro Michele’s take as I took it to be a subversion of lingerie. The undeniably sensual lace inserts add a dose of femininity to an otherwise utilitarian accessory.
Built-in bag pockets
These are not your average built-in pockets. They are THE Ferragamo Hug bag pockets in sleek leather for those times when you want to be hands-free but still need to carry your essentials. Maximilian the genius you are! Is it too much to want our clothes to work harder for us and still deliver style in this economy?
Pro tip: If you’re crafty, consider decorating your existing jacket or jeans pockets with some leather straps and hardware.
The cooler fanny pack
Also spotted at Ferragamo, the double-bag waist trend feels like a realistic way of traveling during the winter. Because why yes I want to get on a plane or ride the subway looking exactly like this.