Day 5 of Paris Fashion Week saw fashion powerhouse Karl Lagerfeld and his eponymous collection take to the runway – inspired by the past, present and future.  Lagerfeld teamed stream line tailoring  and angular silhouettes with A line shapes which had a more vintage feel. The colour palette stuck loyally to black and dark brown – with plenty of corsetry, netting and beading.

Phoebe Philo showed her second collection for Celine – a simple, definitive and accessible collection of A line skirts, cream blouses and ankle cropped trousers. Neat patch details, military jackets and patent wrap skirts added a luxurious feel.

Hussein Chalayan went for an Americana themed collection, with converse trainers and boxy jackets livened up with Las Vegas style sequined evening gowns with thigh high slits.

John Galliano’s collection was inspired by Russian princesses – with full length skirts embroidered with ethnic patterns, elaborate head dresses and oversized bows. The emphasis was on the full length silhouette, with full skirts of elaborate, whispy layers in cool, muted colours.

Finishing the day was Givenchy, who reworked the nineties with their collection of boyish jackets, cut out mesh panels and choker-neck accessories. Sharp camel coats, tuxedo suits and slim fit trousers referenced Parisian chic – whilst red gloves added a tongue in cheek sense of fun.

Stay tuned for more highlights from Paris Fashion Week.