The collection took us back to the essence of classic glamour, but with a sleek, modern edge that only Anthony Vaccarello could deliver. Held in a chilly, rain-slicked set in the courtyard of the company’s headquarters in Paris, the show radiated a Parisian coolness that’s synonymous with the brand, while offering a fresh twist on some of its most recognizable elements.
What was the deal with the silver cauldron bubbling away at the center of Ganni’s set? Handmade from recycled aluminum, it seemed to offer the most direct nod to Reffstrup’s witchy inspiration for the season. But forget about green-skinned, Halloween witches—Reffstrup was thinking more along the lines of “strong female empowerment.” The idea started out as playful, but as she delved deeper, she found herself fascinated by the community and sisterhood that surrounded witchcraft.
