Being a self-confessed sneaker head there was no way I was going to miss the Off-White show which was held in one of the most iconic locations in Paris, beneath the Louvre. This was going to be the first high-profile show to kick off the week, so dressed in PAQ and completing the look with neon green socks from Pause Magazine and Black Off-White x Nike Air Forces, copped by Net-a-Porter personal shopper Cloe Vaz, I was ready for all that designer, Virgil Abloh, had to offer.

With a neon green theme evident from the guests, I was appropriately dressed and eagerly awaited from the green screen flooring complete with an island garden. Entitled ‘Public Television’ those watching online would be viewing the set in a completely different way.

As the models emerged it was nothing short of outwear goodness, from longline puffers to knitwear and oversized flannels, however there were some unexpected items in place of sneakers which were cowboy boots designed by Theophilus London; perhaps we might see the resurgence of this trend to mainstream fashion?!

Virgil’s use of baseball helmets especially on outfits that highlighted cut and sew capability was definitely a favourite, as it focused my gaze entirely on the pieces. The yellow, orange and navy blue hues were used in a blend of formal wear and street style. Aside from the statement knitwear and heavily branded puffers, one of the key takeaways would have to be the half/half suits. The ability and confidence to merge suits out of two different patterns and colours has the potential to become a statement favourite for the year.

It wouldn’t be a Virgil Abloh show if his industry friends didn’t walk in it and this was no different with rappers Playboi Carti and Offset both turning heads as they modelled the collection. While Virgil stuck to his signature designs in some aspects, and of-course his overt labelling, it was refreshing to see some risks being taken in this collection as he pushes the boundaries of fashion by challenging the norm.