The Paris collections add weight to the main themes of the season and redefine some exciting new directions. Some of the most influential designers are part of a movement to reimagine ordinary styles and breathe new energy into them. DESIGNers have cleverly invested time in new fabric development and technology, and it’s paid off. Even the most accessible styles are made extraordinary in hi-tech materials or with unexpected detail and decoration.
RETROBABE – the underrated appeal of styles on the edge of a mid-seventies wave…
INFLATION – amplified volume cocoons the body while quilting rewrites the rulebook…
ARCHETYPE – perfect examples of tailored classics reimagined into styles with slick modern lines…
UNZIPPED – streetwise styles are focused on ease of movement with active functionality…
ORNAMENT – puzzled-together prints in haute fabrications and embellished details…