Strong African vibes ran through Agnes B.'s Spring/Summer 2017 collection, full of bright colors and strong patterns, including ones inspired by the Maasai, seen on beach towels wrapped around the waist and an overcoat. France, and Paris in particular, has been a melting pot of French and African cultures for some time with the two blending harmoniously to create a rich and diverse culture and that is seen here with the African influences, as stated, and fashion seen on the youth of Paris' rues.

Agnes B.'s latest collection was implicitly French, with plenty of berets and typical French style, think lean silhouettes and a penchant for dark hues. Some looks worked better than others, like the textured jackets or the athletic-minded looks were all on-trend and had a cool, egalitarian aura to them while the strict military looks, which looked like they were from the French Revolution...or for a stage production of Les Miserables felt out of place.

Agnes B.'s Fall/Winter 2015 collection centered on relaxed tailoring, drawing inspiration from uniforms, like those of seamen, the military or factory workers. Sporty outfit were also relaxed and roomy, with straight legged denim and tapered pants, paired with trainers.

Agnes B.'s band of quirky artistes strode onto the white runway donning slouchy layers rooted in the struggling-artist ideal. Page boy caps, cropped pants in crinkled cottons and linens, and a melange of flora patterns brought the themes home without compromising the soft and elegant elegant tailoring from the label.

Quirky designer Agnes B. looked to film noir for inspiration. Powder faced models strode down the runway in chic, dandified outerwear, like a fur trimmed overcoat over a crisp shirt and a skinny tie. Also seen on the expansive collection were modern looks, from a patent leather coat to very smart suits. The eclectic mix of old and new looked fresh on the runway, once one got over the ghoulish makeup.

Suave and debonair cowboys seemed to be quite the inspiration for Agnes B.'s Fall/Winter 2013 collection. A series of western shirts, with jackets or coats hung over one shoulder, gave a definite Bond-feel reimagined for the American West from the early 1900s. Sharp coats, some with chic patterns like a salt and peppered one in sage, were a highlight as were the neck accessories that ranged from dandy to classic. We quite adored the hodgepodge references and how they complemented one another to make distinct, somewhat eccentric, looks.

Soft tailoring was paramount at agnes b.'s Spring/summer 2013 collection, as were bright colors. A slightly looser fit was on trend and appeals to a broader audience.

Agnes B's Fall/Winter 2012 collection started out quite somber and we thought the off-beat designer decided on a new era for the house. We were pleased to find out the collection eventually led us into friendly-agnes b. territory. Patterned pants were rolled up and paired with matching socks; there were also some shorts and skirts to be seen on the runway. Keeping with the unexpected trend of capes this season, we saw capes throughout, with some models having some fun with the pieces, such as Lyle Lodwick who came out holding the cape out behind him as he whizzed onto the runway. In all, the collection offered a wide range of options and the color palette was generous.