In Paris I went to see Fabienne and Liquorish, the spring/summer 2013 and previous fall/winter collections from Dutch born and very young Peet Dullaert. At 23, this designer is living proof that age ain’t nothing but a number.

Fabienne was created in just six weeks, with inspiration drawn from Victorian shapes. A monochrome collection with a black and white print referring to fur, yellow – referring to gold – and royal purple with a twist. With his – what I believe – strong eye for detail, Dullaert has a few great treasures hidden in his items, like a big rhinestone on the inner side of a sleeve. The blazers and two-toned pants with a shorter back are just too amazeballs.

With Liquorish he won the Dutch Frans Molenaar couture price. The judges believed his collection was the most ‘fashion’ of all contestants. I fell for the colors. And the knits. And that black and white jumper.

Ph/anna nooshin, nsmbl

Ok, it is a beanie, not really a hat, but that title just came in very naturally. What is less natural is to wear a beanie and go bare legged, though the weather was seriously cold and at the same time warm enough to make that combination. Paris Fashion Week is crazier than ever (more on that later…) and I would not be me if it went without any problems. The Belgium trains have decided to bail on us next Wednesday, which makes it kind of impossible to go home. Maybe Paris is wanting me to stay?

T by Alexander Wang top and skirt, Givenchy boots, Kurt Geiger wallet sort of thing, Marc Jacobs beanie.

Ok last one. Books! I have to admit I am not really a bookwurm, but the number one thing I always bring when travelling for Fashion Week is a book or two. Sometimes it travels back home with me untouched, but it is good to have an option to dive into another world at night. Just as a tiny little escape from fashion madness.