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The Guardian - UK
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Lifestyle
Helen Seamons and Simon Chilvers

He Said/ She Said: Day One of Paris Men's Fashion Week

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09:00 Dries debrief
He says: 'I dreamt about those horizontal striped trousers and that burgundy parka. Note: not worn together'
She says: 'I want to be Dries...'
Photograph: The Guardian and Observer
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10:22 Junya overalls
He says: 'Quite fancy a pair of dungarees but not sure they're a look for short chaps'
She says: 'Short + Dungarees + wellies = Compo from Last of Summer Wine. A tall chaps only trend, I'm afraid'
Photograph: Helen Seamons/The Guardian and Observer
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10:24 Notebook analysis
He says: 'Oh I do love a neat note taker'
She says:' I have no idea what this says but I am captivated'
Photograph: Helen Seamons/The Guardian and Observer
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11:10 YSL Max's jacket
She says: 'I love a cheerful print on a Friday'
He says
: 'Mr Arena Homme's Junya print looked very jolly through the gap in his gilt chair at YSL'
Photograph: Helen Seamons/The Guardian and Observer
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12:15 Valentino's balcony
He says: 'Usually I'm on chandelier watch but this view/balcony from the spot where Valentino held their lovely presentation was super special'
She says: 'Bagsy me being Kate, but no kiss Chilvers!'
Photograph: Helen Seamons/PARIS COUTURE FRIDAY
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13:30 Louis Vuitton re-see
She says
: 'So much to see at the LV re-see, love these retro travel motfis.'
He says: 'Love seeing all the details on the clothes at LV... '
Photograph: Helen Seamons/The Guardian and Observer
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16:20 A Comme Des Garçons crown
He says: 'I quite enjoyed the Comme show despite having to stand. Loved these crowns. Well fancy.'
She says: 'I very much enjoyed this show, from prosecco welcome to black lace finale. And obvs I LOVED the crowns'
Photograph: Helen Seamons/The Guardian and the Observer
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18:00 Givenchy Invite
She says:
'I'm going to frame this invite'
He says: 'I found this invite both scary and exciting!'
Photograph: Helen Seamons/The Guardian and Observer
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18:05 Pompidou crowds
He says:
'Waiting for Givenchy at the Pompidou Centre - lots of people starring at the fashion circus.
She says:
'I am glad I'm sitting down to watch, although it might be a little cooler outside the Pompidou than inside'
Photograph: Helen Seamons/The Guardian and Observer
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20:20 Galliano spot the difference
He says: 'David Hockney is one of my all time style greats. I love him. Quite funny to see him as a muse at a Galliano show though.'
She says: 'We took the opportunity to upgrade our seating at Galliano due to low attendance.'
Photograph: Helen Seamons/The Guardian and Observer
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