Paris Journal

Global fashion: Young designers bring cultures of the Amazon, Africa & China toParis

Pascal MIllet's spring summer 2013 collection was inspired by his trip toTangier that presented earth tones reminiscent of the city.
Photo courtesy of Pascal Millet
Vivacious colors mark the Shiatzy Chen spring summer 2013collection with a retrofeel.
Photo by © Monica Feudi/feudiguaineri.com
Maiyet's spring summer 2013 Maiyet collection is influenced by Peru’s richindigenous culture and natural wonders.
Photo by Annina Stefanelli
A look from Shiatzy Chen's colorful spring summer 2013 collection.
Photo by © Monica Feudi/feudiguaineri.com
A casual look from Maiyet spring summer 2013 collection.
Photo by Annina Stefanelli
Pascal Millet spring summer 2013
Photo courtesy of Pascal Millet
Shiatzy Chen spring summer 2013
Photo by © Monica Feudi/feudiguaineri.com
Maiyet spring summer 2013
Photo by Annina Stefanelli

PARIS —“How was your fashion week?”

"Happy it’s over,” Lindley and I answered in unison staring at our aching, swollen feet.

“We are never as busy as this, the whole world is in Paris for fashion week,” said Franck, of Uber Paris who managed to maneuver us out of the Rue de Rivoli and Place Vendome traffic skillfully on the last day of Paris fashion week.

Paris has become the melting pot of fashion weeks, where not only foreign designers debuted, but also French collections that were inspired by other cultures.

Paris is always the most anticipated locale of the month-long showcasing of collections, which also includes New York, London and Milan. Industry crowds from all over the world come for the utterly feminine and chic edge the City of Light is known for.

Franck was right — while French fashion houses debut spring collections in Paris, it was their inspiration that brought a different culture and appeal through the spring 2013 collections.

Paris has become the melting pot of fashion weeks, where not only foreign designers debuted, but French collections that were also inspired by other cultures, like Maiyet with a sophomore collection that was influenced by Peru’s rich indigenous culture and natural wonders.

Maiyet debuted at the green-embellished Palais de Tokyo, setting an Amazon ambiance. The 41 looks set in the order of a journey, began with fresh all whites touching upon the salt beds of the Sacred Valley, detailed with hand embroidery.

Maiyet prides itself on pioneering a new luxury as a fashion brand that celebrates artisanal skills from unexpected places. The young luxury brand is deeply committed to forging partnerships with artisans globally, having recently partnered with Nest, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to training and developing artisan business to promote entrepreneurship, prosperity, and dignity in places that need it most.

A trip through Peru was narrated though deep brown and plum earth undertones in shorts and hand-woven separates in bold tones, resembling the Amazon greens and fertile earth. Each piece in the collection is truly noteworthy. A hand batik long shirt-dress from Indonesia cinched at the waist with a braided double belt from Peru concluded the collection as one of the most covetable pieces.

These culturally-influenced collections brought a spark of foreign life to Paris fashion week with soft, but live and bold color palettes.

The world journey left South America and headed north to Africa with Pascal Millet and "Rock the Casbah," inspired by his trip to Tangier, that presented earth tones reminiscent of the city, but the perfect attire to wear to the location on holiday. A collection composed of the perfect summer/ spring vacation wardrobe, with graceful tunics, structured separates, and embellished cropped jackets to top a cool desert evening with glamour.

The tailored jacket was trending among other collections in Paris, a piece Millet elegantly executed with well-accentuated but soft shoulders, so as to be worn for years to come and not be classified as a barely-worn trend in the Millet woman’s wardrobe.

As opposed to the obvious somber collections of straight line black-and-white, these culturally-influenced collections brought a spark of foreign life to Paris fashion week with soft, but live and bold color palettes. Inspired by the Chinese folk art of paper cutting, the Shiatzy Chen collection “Perpetuality” debuted tailored separates for a woman of the new age.

Vivacious colors mark the collection with a retro feel; as shared in the show notes, the use of colors accents the play of light in paper cutting. Large patches of printed paper-cutting patterns are brought to life in textured gowns and separates of the collection. But it is far more than the color palette of Shiatzy Chen’s collection, her design skills are intriguingly complex. By abandoning restrictions of space, three dimensional objects are layered and represented in one surface, in this case, the individual garments.

Through the traditional folk art of paper cutting, a suitable wardrobe for the alleys of Tangier, or a journey on the Amazon of Peru, designers transformed cultural inspirations into collections and concluded fashion month with the correct spirit to look forward to in the Summer and Spring to come.

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TREASURE TROVE

A stylish shopper's guide to 16 of Round Top's best fashion finds

Photo courtesy of Marburger Farm Antique Show

Round Top is a treasure hunter’s dream, with plenty of places to shop for vintage fashion, boots, accessories, and one-of-a-kind finds.

Shopping at Round Top's famous antique shows can be daunting even for the most experienced pros. There is a lot of ground to cover, with shopping spread across miles of fields, barns, and venues along Highway 237. To make the fashion hunt during the upcoming fall event, October 17 - 31, a little easier, we've rounded up the must-shop spots for amazing vintage items, designer pieces, boots, jewelry, and accessories.

Although Round Top is about dressing the part, don't forget that practical outfit choices will make long (and usually very hot) days much more comfortable. Wear clothes that can get dusty and shoes that can survive much more than 10,000 steps. A sunhat and extra water will also go a long way during the fall show.

$S\u00e9zane at Blue Hills$ Blue Hills brings a cool mix of fashion, accessories, and brands, including first-timer Sézane, to the Round Top shopping scene.Photo Courtesy of Blue Hills

Blue Hills
The Vibe: Cool-girl style with plenty of chic fashion and accessory options. Blue Hills leans into new items, mixing well-known and up-and-coming brands.

Sézane
French fashion brand Sézane is making its Round Top debut at Blue Hills. The brand's airstream trailer will pop up during the fall show from October 24-27 with its Fall/Winter 2026 Collection and a capsule collection of Round Top-exclusive products including a sweatshirt, t-shirt, and tote bag.

Hunter Bell
The Houston-based designer will pop-up at Blue Hills giving shoppers a chance to see the latest looks up close. The brand's Round Top inspiration guide offers plenty of outfit ideas plus a shopping list of pieces to pick up at the show.

Round Top Makers Market
This cozy barn is a one-stop shop for everything from ink block print dresses and monogrammed bandanas to cool stackable jewelry and sunglasses.

The Compound Round Top The Compound offers an elevated mix of new, vintage, and upcycled fashion for stylish Round Top shoppers.Photo courtesy of The Compound

The Compound
The Vibe: Elevated shopping with a price point to match, including new, vintage, and upcycled fashion.

Lotte.99
A collection featuring Los Angeles-crafted ethical apparel made from premium silks and upcycled textiles, hand-selected and finished with French seams, pure trims, and shell buttons.

Shapeau
Known for its vintage quilt coats, vests, and ponchos, this brand’s one-of-a-kind pieces fly off the racks. Once a design is gone, it’s gone for good, making the hunt for the right size, shape, and print part of the fun. Finding one that fits just right is definitely considered a Round Top score.

Natalie Vintage + Nan Collective
Famous across Texas for their elevated women's vintage apparel, yoyo pieces, vintage denim, and coveted belt collections.

Marburger Farm combines its famous antique show with plenty of opportunities to shop for vintage fashion, boots, and accessories.Photo courtesy of Marburger Farm Antique Show

Marburger Farm Antique Show
The Vibe: One of the oldest ticketed venues in Round Top, Marburger combines its famous antique show with plenty of opportunities to shop for vintage fashion, boots, and accessories. It recently added permanent structures with air conditioning, expanded dining offerings, and live music.

Full Circle Vintage
Owner Joey Medina hand-picks vintage boots for his amazing, well-curated collection. Stop in for a pair of colorful beauties, or go classic with a neutral pair for the season.

Lauren Owen of Texas
Known for its handmade oxford shirts, Lauren Owen of Texas is a one-stop shop for classic Lone Star State style. Check out the brand's collection of boots, hats, clothing, silver, and leather goods, all curated with a distinct point of view.

La Ropa Vintage
Shop a carefully assembled collection of hand-picked vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, plus one-of-a-kind accessories.

Zapp Hall Round Top Zapp Hall has it all. From an indoor/outdoor setting to the antique atmosphere only a 1903 dance hall can provide.Photo courtesy of Zapp Hall

Zapp Hall
The Vibe: Zapp Hall is a Round Top favorite for vintage fashion, statement accessories, and plenty of one-of-a-kind finds — all set in an atmosphere that only a 1903 dance hall can provide.

Leather & Vodka
This brand transforms new and pre-loved designer bags into one-of-a-kind works of art. No two pieces are alike. This year, the brand is debuting its permanent showroom inside Zapp Hall.

Grailed Garments
Treasure hunters searching for blue gold will find it at Grailed Garments. Known for a vast collection of vintage denim, the shop carries everything from 70s vintage through Y2K fashion.

Dirty Bohemian
Those looking for Texas rockabilly meets vintage finds will find a highly curated collection of statement accessories, upcycled clothing, and unique bohemian styles.

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