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There are no words to express the cloak of sadness that swept over fashion month as the news of Karl Lagerfeld’s passing came to light.  A shock so riveting to the fashion world that only the enchantment of his vision could lift the clout. His final shows for Fendi and Chanel were exactly what his devoted following needed – so classic it was almost hard to watch.  The rest of Paris Fashion Week was equally as moving. A prominent theme seen throughout designers both seasoned and new was that of sustainability, a movement Stella McCartney has been championing for years. 

More demure looks took the runway for women as it became more about showing off a woman and less about showing off her body. With strong shoulders, menswear influences and high necks, shapes, and silhouettes were key. Curious about the beauty? Keep reading to see the latest styles we’re about to see everywhere this season!

If you’ve been following the latest celebrity styles, from catwalks to red carpets, you know there is one thing everyone is changing this year – their color! At the forefront of every new shade emerging out of Hollywood and Fashion Week, we all know that there is a ShadesEQ formula behind it! A common question stylists often have is which shades to cocktail together to get their color from concept to completion. At the helm of educating stylists on all things Shades EQ, the fabulous Mr. J Ladner, member of the Redken #RTeam and colorist extraordinaire, expertly highlights how to achieve this season’s hottest shades on his Instagram account and to take the education one step further he’s helped create this amazing color guide for you to reference. Take a peek at some of his top trends for the season and his placement, technique, and formulation for bringing this shade to life!

Winter whites led the way at Milan Fashion Week this season, followed by shades of gray and suits of black. Elegance set stage as it usually does in Milan to show off its best fabrics and ornate features. Wednesday Addams hair made a big splash at Prada as pussy bows reigned supreme over more traditional versions. Echoes of Karl Lagerfeld's passing were felt at each show and especially at his final iterations at Fendi. As each catwalk withered, the notion of fashion as political seemed to grow stronger. When it came to the hair, there was a mix of 60s bouffant seen at Moschino with slick looks seen at Alberta Ferretti, Prada, and Max Mara. Beauty was clean with pops of color and styles we all over the map with a common thread of empowerment running through it all. Keep reading to see behind the scenes of some of our favorite shows!