ISLAND TIME
Paris: Relaxed and casual, Sophie Albou-Mechaly’s spring collection for Paul & Joe had all the right elements for a perfect vacation wardrobe. Comfortable denim and cotton were made into roomy bottoms and easy button-ups, and eyelets added a touch of femininity. The highlights of the show were prints and patterns depicting Hawaiian hibiscus flowers and tropical birds. Created in soothing tones of mint, peach, baby blue and dove grey and mixed with classic stripes, the prints stood out without taking over. Color blocked sweaters, anoraks and boyfriend blazers rounded out this sweet offering, which is sure to appeal to the Juniors who follow the label. –Joanna Manganaro
Silhouette: Roomy / Long + languid
Color: White / Peach / Mint / Pale blue / Silver / Navy / Black / Cream / Bright yellow / Saturated orange
Key Items: Walking shorts / Tapered pants / Boyfriend blazers / Printed button-ups / Parrot intarsia sweater
Materials: Cotton shirtings / Denim / Cotton twill / Slick suitings / Metallic foil / Patterned cotton suitings / Nylon / Medium-gauge yarns for raschel knits / Lamé / Eyelet
Print + Pattern: Hibiscus / Parrots / Colorful squares / Swirling florals / Stripes / Dots / Color blocking / Placed florals
Details + Trim: Embroidery / Pleats / Utility details / High slits
Accessories + Footwear: Round sunglasses / Medium belts / Structured bags / Strappy sandals / Pointy-toe pumps
This collection looks trendy and really looks like vacation wear.