Andrea's It List: 7 Classic Pieces I packed for Paris Fashion Week

A capsule wardrobe for Paris Fashion Week

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The below is from editor-in-chief Andrea Thompson's weekly newsletter, Andrea's It-List. Subscribe here.

I'm writing this from the back of our Marie Claire car between shows and reflecting on a busy few weeks as we near the end of Fashion Month.

A key highlight for me this year was the atmosphere during London Fashion Week. It was the first one since Laura Weir was made CEO of the British Fashion Council and her vision of ‘positive transformation’ was palpable. In her opening speech she spoke about removing barriers to entry, loosening criteria to welcome fresh perspectives and championing homegrown talent. The collections genuinely reflected this and were a powerful reminder of why London is so special leading the way in creativity, sustainability and innovation.

Catch up on all the highlights from London Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week and check out our comprehensive guide to the stand out moments from Paris.
Meanwhile, I'm rounding up a 7 easy-to-style pieces I packed to get me through the past few days of the shows.

STYLE PICKS

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

Looking for the perfect winter shoe that will work with everything already in your wardrobe? You can’t beat the loafer and brown suede ones are currently on everyone’s wish list over at the Marie Claire office. With that in mind, they rounded up a comprehensive edit of the best styles on sale now. From rich chocolate brown styles to light tan suede loafers, perfect for transitioning your wardrobe from summer to autumn, there are so many options to choose from.

Check out the full guide now, including these timeless ones from Massimo Dutti.

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Andrea Thompson
Andrea Thompson
Editor in Chief

Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work championing gender equality. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Chair.

Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications over her 20 year career including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire UK, Andrea oversees content, strategy, events and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand's purpose pillars. Follow her on instagram at @andreacanwrite