I Just Got Back From Paris—7 Color Trends French Women Are Loving |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

published 27 November 2024

Paris woman wearing white t-shirt, jeans, and olive green jacket.

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

Mango

Belt Handmade Coat

Jenni Kayne

Cashmere Amelia Crewneck

Reformation

Pike Satin Dress

Tna

Rib Cuffed Beanie

Cheetah Print

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

Woman wearing denim jacket, denim skirt, and black boots while standing on Paris street. — **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

H&M

Wide High Jeans

Mango

Pocketed Denim Jacket

Olive Green

Woman wearing white t-shirt and jeans with olive colored leather jacket while standing on Paris street. — **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

Mango

Cotton Midi Dress

Babaton

New Slip Satin Mini Skirt

ZARA

Knit Wrap Top

Mocha Brown

Woman wearing brown coat, black boots, and black bag while standing on Paris street. — **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

Woman wearing black blazer, jeans, burgundy sweater, burgundy shoes, and burgundy socks. — **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

Adidas

Superstar Shoes

Alaïa

Le Teckel Medium Bag in Suede Goatskin

Reformation

Wiley Knit Top

All-Black Everything

Woman wearing black sweater, black skirt, black boots and white handbag, sitting in Paris apartment. — **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.

H&M

Turtleneck Sweater

Vince

Sheer Silk-Blend Pencil Skirt

Zara

Buttoned Soft Coat

Mango

High Heel Leather Boot

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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Copenhagen Fashion Week, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the re-branding of jorts, or, jean shorts for the uninitiated. At Who What Wear, Ana crafts sharp, irreverent features that speak to a digital-first generation, bringing her signature wit and unapologetic tone to long-form fashion and beauty content. If it’s smart, snarky, and a little unexpected, you'll probably find her name on it.