Paris Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2013 is in full spring and here are some of the first trends being spotted at the shows.

1. Fringe
Adds a Boho nonchalance to elegant shapes. Short tassel fringe is used to give dimension to miniskirts and sweaters, while long silky strands ornament hems or are sewn at necklines, where they provide a “built-in” jewelry look. The colors for this trend are a lot of neutrals as well as dark, bold colors as well as a few metallics.

2. Boho Hobo
Continuing with the Boho trend we are seeing Patchworked plaids, oversized jackets and clownish pants. Some tailored looks conjure Charlie Chaplin’s “little tramp” while others have dresses that seem pasted with discarded posters. With this trend we are seeing pops of blue and red though the overall palette consists of black, dark greys and blues.

3. The "It" Coat
Looking back to Pre-Fall 2013 trends we saw the XL colossal coat and here it is now as the must have object of desire. Some of the best for Fall 2013 are tailored woolen styles. While the shapes are relatively classic (double-breasted and to the knee or below) the specialness comes from gentle color, widened lapels, soft shoulders, blanket stripes or placed embroideries.

4. Pure Pigment
Vivid, saturated colors are making an impact on Paris F/W 13 runways. The hues conjure up painter’s pigments — cadmium yellow, ochre, alizarin crimson, thalo green — and are worked with each other or against neutrals like black or camel, giving classic Fall shapes a happy makeover.

5. Raw Couture
The Haute Couture, with its rarefied aura, precise tailoring, handcrafted details and impossible swoops of fabric, is impacting Paris ready-to-wear this season. Its influence is felt in asymmetric draped details, ladylike gathers, and floor-sweeping sashes, but raw edges, denim and an un-precious attitude keep it all down to earth.

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1. The Second Skin Knit

Super snug knits act as a second skin and bodysuits keep silhouettes smooth. Ultra-fine, stretch knits are essential — ribbed or slightly sheer. Long sleeves and mock turtles are classic, while cutouts and asymmetric effects make it modern

2. The Soignee Sweatshirt

The sweatshirt gains sophistication. Firm knits maintain rounds or boxy shapes. Sloped shoulders recall the work of Cristobal Balenciaga. Tailored welt pockets elevate the item and short or bracelet-length sleeves are key.

3. The Everyday Peplum

The peplum top pares down. Sporty knit versions are fresh. Strapless or one-shoulder neckline is essential this season. Gathered at the waist for a flirty, full skirt effect. Godets create a subtle flared shape on a tailored tube.

4. The Frothy Top

Frothy blouses evoke whipped confections. Diaphanous sheers are key. Mille feuille ruffles and dense flower appliqué feel sweetly girlish. Shapes are full and floaty. Peplums and gathering create weightless dimension

5. The Cocktail Tunic

Cocktails dresses are lopped off mid-thigh, making for a new hybrid item. Evening fabrics — taffeta, duchesse satin, silk chiffon are most popular with tunic or peplum silhouettes. Strapless or off-shoulder necklines are key. Rich dimension is created with drapery. 

6. The Strapless Dress

Strapless dresses take on a variety of fresh silhouettes. Slim columns, molded hourglasses, rounded sacks and full babydolls as well as flat, 2-D looks emerge. Pleated fabrics lend easy fluidity. Soft and simple or structured and tailored looks for day or evening. 

7. The Column Skirt

Key to this season’s elongated silhouette. Button-front styles offer movement, and reveal a flash of leg. Tailored straight skirts evoke vintage elegance. Sheer versions work layered over pant. 

8. The Asymmetric Skirt

The asymmetric skirt evolves with heightened angles and new placements. Deep cutaways and extreme high-low hems reveal the upper thigh with structured or fluid silhouettes, wrapped effects and square, handkerchief hemlines. Sheer underlayers look fresh. 

9. The A-line Short

This season shorts emulate skirts with full, A-line shapes both soft or structured. Pleated insets offer movement and fullness. Wrapped effects elevate the casual item

10. The Jumbo Pant

The must-have wide leg pant continues with even more volume. Floor-sweeping lengths are key. Fluid and slightly cropped with crisp bottomweights or billowy silks. Godets create a maxi skirt effect. Paperbag waist reins in fullness. 

11.. The Draped Pant

Draping gives pants a slouchy elegance. Skirt-over-pants effects. Wrapped, sarong-style closures. Silky, fluid materials are essential. Draped bow detail or soft knots emphasize feminine fee. 

12. The Tailored Jumpsuit

Clean, tailored jumpsuits look refined. Simple silhouettes feature minimal detail. Fits are slim or easy. Two-tone blocking creates a two-piece effect. A modern alternative to daytime suits or evening dresses. 

13. The Square Suit

Suits feature precisely squared shoulders. Boxy silhouettes are cropped or slightly elongated. The sleeveless jacket is a S/S 13 must-have. Extended or upturned shoulder pads emphasize the shape. 

14. The Cropped Jacket

Shrunken proportions are key for jackets this season. Sharp tuxedo styles are lopped off at the waist for 18th-century "spencer" effect. Tailored silhouettes are shrunken and ultra-cropped moto and jean jackets hit just-below the bustline. 

15. The Slouchy Robe

Lightweight robes emerge as an alluring top layer. Silky and sheer fabrics lend a boudoir feel. Classic full-length bathrobe styles with shawl collar and cuffed sleeves or shorter, rounded silhouettes evoke Mid-century housedresses.