Paris Men’s F/W 08 – RYKIEL HOMME

Of coarse color at Rykiel, this season the key is leopard fur and bold plaids and prints on knits. Rykiel does embrace this season fur trend, both faux and real but her shinning trend moment are the knit pieces through out the collection. From matching knit jackets and sweaters to full length knit trench coat. Another strong statement at Rykiel is a new suit for the Rykiel customer, a loose cut but still classic silhouette. The suits take inspiration from great english tailors. The suits are mostly done in a silk/wool blend fabric but the highlight are the plaid wool blazers done in several tones. The only miss in the knits are the pants. On of the hit trends seen in Paris and Milan are layered knit pieces, which Rykiel showed in several looks. One of my favorite pieces in the collection is the green wool overcoat done in a heathered green wool fabric. The cheetah print stripe sweaters are both the perfect editorial and retail pieces while the cheetah fur driving jacket is more editorial. Another great retail piece is Rykiel’s high collar trench coats done in black synthetic or purple wool.