I’ve never seen as much gold confetti in my life as I did at this morning’s Kenzo show - not even New Year’s Eve can compare.

It wasn’t totally pointless - it did signal a giant shift in the collection from safari chic to just plain African inspired clothing. Everything was suddenly extra colorful, with shockingly bright pinks and blues and colorful head wraps on the succession of black models.

Post-show, I asked Antonio Marras if he was using his all black line-up to make a statement, especially since diversity in fashion is a forever hot topic, but he attributed it to more creative purposes.

“The idea of the mirage in the desert when you are just beaten by the sun, and then you see these women, all black, in all these colors, and it’s a different feeling, it’s just a like a vision given by the sun.” At least that’s how his assistant translated it, Marras only speaks Italian; but I got the idea he was trying to build some sort of desert hallucination on his Paris runway.

Next time, maybe more focus on the clothes than the setting.

—REBECCA SUHRAWARDI AUSTIN

Drama has never been a problem for us. From bubble skirts to puffy tops, we don’t shy away from volume, however the ‘egg shape’ that made big appearances in this season’s runways has us a little stumped.

Valentino’s Fall couture show opened with a skirt and jacket ensemble that showed an extreme version of this trend while Balenciaga, Antonio Marras, and Giambattista Valli featured more wearable adaptations. So let’s weigh the pros and cons:

For one, it’s a look that’s sure to set you apart from every LBD and a-line frock at the party. In addition, you never have to worry about being squished in a crowded room, people will surely give you some extra space, especially in Valentino’s extra wide number.

The down sides: you might look like an egg, since you’re basically distorting your figure and leaving it all up to the imagination. Secondly, unlike most pieces with a wide shape, these dresses and skirts are not belted at the waist, leaving even the narrowest model looking, well… round.

So it’s basically the age-old question, do I wear this really interesting new look even though I’ll look hideous? Which loosely translates into, Do I dress for the fashion? Or does the fashion dress me?

So, would you do the Humpty?

—AUDREY SMITH