One trend that seems to be emerging from this Paris season is long and lean. This is not to be confused with long and blousy (think Nina Ricci Fall 2008); rather, this silhouette has nipped-in shoulders, waist, and a straight or slightly flared pant or skirt.

It's a chic look that can go very easily from office to evening, which typically is not a common characteristic of clothes you see on a Paris runway.

One surprise was at Andrew Gn this year, where there were many variations on lovely cashmere pants and tailored tops (he's usually known for skirts and peasant blouses), which made for a sharp silhouette. The couture detailing for which Gn is known showed through on pretty, ruffle-necked blouses.

Photography by Elisabeth Fourmont