Ah, Paris. The final stop on the whirlwind that is Fashion Month. Prepare for extravagant settings (Louis Vuitton will be showing in the stunning 18th-century Place Vendôme) and of course spectacular ready-to-wear. It is anyone’s guess what Karl will send down the Chanel runway, or what Dior’s first female creative director (Maria Grazia Chiuri) will dream up. To get a hint of that stylish Parisian je ne sais quoi yourself, head to some of NYC’s best purveyors of French goods.
Saint Laurent
1.) Though Hedi Slimane is no longer creative head at Saint Laurent, his witty and must-have creations live on in the retail world. This fringe bedecked handbag is a chic way to hit upon fall’s trends of bohemian glamour and punchy colors. Saint Laurent, 80 Greene Street. ysl.com
Rick Owens
2.) Rick Owens has made second-skin moto jackets his signature, and the clamor for these pieces shows no signs of stopping. This season he introduces a version fabricated in cashmere and replete with arty, abstract embroidery. Century 21, 1972 Broadway. c21stores.com
Valentino
3.) No one concocts dreamy accessories quite like the house of Valentino. Their Fall 2016 booties are strewn with twinkling planets and stars. Consider these shoes an instant, out-of-this-world outfit maker. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue. barneys.com
Miu Miu
4.) The bomber jacket has become the street style symbol seen around the world, from L.A. hipsters to NYC socialites and even adorning the shoulders of the European jet set. Miu Miu’s floral jacquard version gives the silhouette a dose of elegance, while a cheeky patch keeps this jacket feeling youthful and fresh. Miu Miu, 100 Prince Street. miumiu.com
Chloé
5.) Once the outdoor temps hit the 50s (and trust us, they will fast), nothing will seem more cozy than Chloé’s bouclé jacquard poncho. This piece was seen on the label’s fall runway last February, and is a true keepsake: it is completely hand-knit in France. Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue. bergdorfgoodman.com