Category: Paris
Recently, in Rome, guests gathered at the heart of the ancient city to preview Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2019 Haute Couture collection—a tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld, entitled “The Dawn of Romanity.” Atop the Colle Palatino, the centermost point of the city’s seven hills, the evening began at sunset, where …
The Moncler Genius project continues and, after the collaboration a few weeks ago with Palm Angels, it is now up to Simone Rocha to reinterpret the iconic down jacket, the cult item of Remo Ruffini‘s brand, according to her own codes and her aesthetic taste. For the new collection, the Irish …
In November 1944, an exhibition entitled “Problems of Clothing” was set to appear at MoMA. The exhibition underwent a retitle before its opening, officially named “Are Clothes Modern?” to be neither a fashion show nor a costume display, but a presentation of dress reforms. The quick title switch was an …
Iris van Herpen created a “Hypnotic,” a wow-worthy collection employing the magic of nature’s tapestries based on artist Anthony Howe and his entrancing sculpture, Omniverse. Emerging from behind the sculpture that started it all, models walked a runway in multilayered organza creations that entranced the viewers with their folds, curves, …
Syrian designer, Rami Al Ali, returned to Paris for the sixteenth season to present his latest Autumn/Winter 2019 Couture collection at the opulent Hotel Ritz Paris recently. The venues historic walls provided an idyllic backdrop to showcase the designers 17 piece collection, inspired by the in vogue ‘Café Society’ of the …
An evocative and touching show closed by the performance of Solange Knowles Sports Palace of Bercy. Last day of Paris Fashion Week. On the catwalk the farewell of Humberto Leon and Carol Lim to Kenzo. In a half-lighted room the garments of the final collection inspired by the …
The inspirations directly from the catwalk From Cindy Sherman to animation artist Yoichiro Uchida. From Daniel Arkham to David Kramer. From Gerda Tarò to Christo. From Chloe Wise to Matthew Barney. Paris Fashion Week designers have chosen the world of art in all its …
For Homme Plissè Issey Miyake we saw a collection of garments intended to liberate the men who wear them in “A Walk in the Park.” Based on the Issey Miyake’s study of pleating since 1988, the collection explored the technique as both a practical and aesthetic design element that creates …
Inspired by Japanese design and its influence on Britain’s clothing culture in the 1980s, dunhill presented us with a collection of opposing forces. Classicism was distorted, the austere was re-imagined with elegance, and the subtlest of details turned simple basics into the highlights of the collection. Relaxed, wrapped tailoring similar …
Berluti’s Kris Van Assche embraced an elevated reality for Spring/Summer 2020, continuing his journey through the house’s heritage. Classic codes were updated, icons were used as a starting point for new pieces, and the previous season’s adventurous designs were amplified in color and detail—like the patina suit (made to …
