Mr. Mickey Takes on Paris Fashion Week

Bonjour pussycats! You all LOVED PAPERMAG.com's gorgeous coverage of New York Fashion Week soooo much that Mr. Mickey has hightailed it to Paris, France to report on all the excitement of Paris Fashion Week.

Today things got off to a colorful start with the show of Manish Arora, the London-based Indian designer who is a favorite of PAPER. Arora's show was at the Salle de l'Opera in the Grand Hotel, a lavishly Baroque little room that was a feast for the eyes. However, once Arora's eye-poppingly colorful creations started parading down the runway, the room suddenly didn't seem quite so visually rich. Is there any place with wilder colors than India? Neon pinks, saffron yellows, tangerines all mixed and matched (well sort-of matched) on classic Indian silhouettes, particularly full, floor-length peasant skirts that were primarily modern in shape.

There were also nods to disco with a few sparkly jumpsuits. The festive theme was taken to giddy heights by the outrageous Kabuki who did the makeup for the show. Polka-dot faces and blossoming face petals made it perfectly clear why Kabuki is the hottest name in makeup. It was sparkle a-plenty kids! Mr. Mickey was in heaven.

Arora has shown for four seasons in London and his show here was the first ever solo show by an Indian designer in Paris. With the recent launch of Vogue India and the ongoing India Fashion Week, could India be the next hot spot for fashion? We'll keep our eyes open!!!

Stay tuned for more fun and excitement! Mr. Mickey hears the Olsen sisters just arrived in Paris and that Chloë Sevigny will be at the Chloé show! How perfect is that? Word is Chloë the actress is the face of the new fragrance by Chloé the fashion label. Why didn't Mr. Mickey think of that? Also, kids are talking about the photo show opening this week at Colette and the Givenchy after-party with DJ Honey Dijon! Party! Party! Party!