From left: Dior; Carven; Rochas
This was the season of the accessory – more than that, it was the season of the statement glove. There is nothing subtle about them: chevron stripes at Dior, vibrant orange, jewel-encrusted by Alessandro Dell'Acqua for Rochas, and elbow-high at Carve. The perfect way to draw attention while hailing a taxi Photograph: AFP;Getty
Left to right: Chloé; Céline; Givenchy
Is there a girl who doesn't love leopard-print? The flirty feline pattern appeared at Céline as a sumptuous coat and as a cute dress at Chloé. Hedi Slimane showed a rockier version at Saint Laurent while the print proved the perfect topping to an eclectic mix at Givenchy. We never tire of it Photograph: AFP;Getty
Left to right: Gareth Pugh; Vivienne Westwood; Acne Studios
The catwalk was peppered with Pharrell-style hats, big crown styles worn high on the head. Vivienne Westwood (designer of Pharrell's much-copied Buffalo hat) showed super-sized top hats. Only time will tell if they too will tickle Pharrell's fancy Photograph: Getty
Left to right: Céline; Acne; Comme des Garcons; Sonia Rykiel
Jumpers pulled over fingers is officially the only way to wear your knitwear next winter. Channel your teen self by worrying holes into your stretched cuffs and keep the chill at bay. When your dad lambasts you for ruining a good jumper, tell them Phoebe Philo said it's OK Photograph: AFP
Stella McCartney
As far as details go, the zip was top of the decorative list. Alexander Wang for Balenciaga's first exits showed coats and dresses with zipper details. Stella McCartney put the emphasis on craftsmanship – the embellishment looked like squiggles on oversized jackets and sweaters, while at Carven it was a simple nape-to-knee zip detail Photograph: Francois Durand/Getty Images
Left to right: Céline; Dries van Noten
3D flowers appeared across the Paris collections, from huge bright lilies at Dries van Noten to tumbling petal necklaces at Lanvin. Phoebe Philo's minimal aesthetic opted for a neat calla lily at Céline – it's the perfect DIY trend Photograph: AFP;Getty
Left to right: Isabel Marant; Sacai
It's a non-mover at seven for shearling, the season's most-used fabric. It has been prevalant in every city and the Paris designers gave it their insouciantly chic touch (we are dreaming about the shearling biker jacket at Sacai). Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen took it to the next level, employing it like organza in eveningwear. Sounds strange, but it worked Photograph: Miguel Medina/AFP
Left to right: Lanvin; Roland Mouret; Valentino
Less Wild West and more femme fatale. Roland Mouret's ribbon skirts gave elegant swish, as did Valentino's perfectly shredded leather, but Lanvin's silk strings were the perfect after-dark cocktail look Photograph: Getty
Chanel
Popping-out-for-a-pint-of-milk dressing has been given designer cache in Paris. At Chanel's hypermarket, models wandered the aisles in a uniform of leggings and trainers under a big coat. Luxury leggings also featured at Louis Vuitton and the old wardrobe faithful of opaque tights cropped up at Saint Laurent Photograph: Francois Durand/Getty Images
Left to right: Louis Vuitton; Maison Martin Margiela
Vuitton and Maison Martin Margiela cinched waists with knotted belts. Winter really is shaping up to be an on-a-budget season (see also 'keeping the heating off until the last minute' and sleeves at number four). The accessory update is the oldest trick in the book for style on a shoe string. Praise be! Photograph: WireImage;Getty
