Paris:<br /><br /> Valentino:<br /><br /> Valentino’s 2015 menswear collection took centre stage on the first day of Paris Fashion Week. <br /><br /> Designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were inspired by the 1920’s Russian ballets for a collection featuring geometric patterns and contrasting colors. <br /><br /> The patterns were created with the collaboration of the Australian artist Esther Stewart. <br /><br /> Geometry and naturalism were the dominant themes of the show, with big zipper coats in shades of blue, gray, red, pale yellow, and burgundy.<br /><br /> Raf Simons <br /><br /> Raf Simons took a page from his high school days with his showing at Paris.<br /><br /> The designer’s Autumn/Winter line was injected with a rebellious 70s teen spirit.<br /><br /> It featured lab coats smeared in black scribbles and long coats with hems that appeared to have been cut by Edward Scissorhands.<br /><br /> Relaxed trousers paired with white sneakers created a sharp contrast when worn with shiny vinyl-like oversized overcoats.<br /><br /> Echoing that early seventies vibe were turt
