As the title of this article suggests, I just got back from Paris, and as you’d expect, my mind is full of fashion inspiration. After five days in the French capital, my fashion-editor senses were tingling with the incredible winter trends I spotted on the street, from funnel-neck coats to timeless cape silhouettes. Paris gave me a newfound appreciation for everything I can experiment with in my closet over the next few months, including color trends. While you’d think the French only stick to all-black everything throughout the colder months, I was shocked to see the city vibrant and full of color in a chic, understated Parisian way.
Scroll below to see all of the Paris color trends—including wine and winter white—taking over the streets of the French city, from Le Marais to Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Ivory
How to wear: Opt for an ivory coat, tights, and sleek sandals.
Jenni Kayne
Cashmere Amelia Crewneck
Reformation
Pike Satin Dress
Cheetah Print
How to wear: A fluffy cheetah coat or cropped jacket is ideal in combination with your go-to white tee and favorite jeans.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Faux Fur Coat
Prada
Leopard Calf Hair Shoulder Bag
Aligne
Miso Leopard Print Straight Leg Jeans
Mango
Leopard-Print Heeled Shoes
Denim Blue
How to wear: A denim-on-denim look feels chic, especially when styled right. Go for a denim trench and long denim maxi skirt with sleek leather boots.
Madewell
Denim Double-Breasted Crop Trench Coat in Ravenwood Wash
Denim Forum
The 80s Comfy Denim Shirt
Mango
Pocketed Denim Jacket
Olive Green
How to wear: Wear an olive-green jacket in lieu of a black one with your go-to basic outfit, like a neutral sweater and black pleated trousers or light-wash jeans.
AllSaints
Ophelia Cropped Bonded Leather Jacket
Babaton
New Slip Satin Mini Skirt
Mocha Brown
How to wear: A simple wool mocha coat paired with tonal tights and knee-high boots is incredibly chic for any winter occasion.
The Frankie Shop
Gaia Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Coat
Zara
Basic Soft Knit Sweater
Madewell
The Dimes Kitten-Heel Boot
Jenni Kayne
Leather Sienna Skirt
Bordeaux
How to wear: Instead of cherry-red accents via last year’s massive color trend, go for darker, moodier wine in the form of accent sweaters, bags, socks, and sneakers.
Gap Factory
CashSoft Relaxed Crewneck Sweater
Alaïa
Le Teckel Medium Bag in Suede Goatskin
Reformation
Wiley Knit Top
All-Black Everything
How to wear: Parisians love their black. Wear it all together for a quintessentially French ensemble of black boots, a black skirt, and a slouchy black turtleneck.
Vince
Sheer Silk-Blend Pencil Skirt
Mango
High Heel Leather Boot
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