Loewe FW/24: Morning Coats and Jodhpurs on Steroids
Apologies for the simplicity, but I must express this: Jonathan Anderson unveiled a captivating Loewe collection for fall. It overflowed with remarkable pieces—elegant flowing cutaway jersey dresses, impeccably tailored coats, botanical and vegetable prints, voluminous trousers, and shearling aviator jackets that left no room for compromise.
Sculpting Silhouettes: Junya Watanabe’s Artful Journey
Public art often takes the form of robust sculptures that inhabit our streets. Today, Junya Watanabe introduced an intriguing concept: our clothing choices serve as a personal form of public art, shaped by our daily selections.
Threads Unbound: Issey Miyake’s FW/24 Futuristic Elegance
Before the garments, there were the frescoes. The Issey Miyake show took place in a building that, since 2007, has served as France’s Museum of Immigration History. This rebranding appropriately shifted the building’s original purpose. Initially constructed in the late 1920s, it was known as the Museum of Colonialism.
Hermes FW/24: Born to Be Wild and Rich
The Hermès fall collection took inspiration from two thrilling riding sports: horses and motorbikes, as shared by creative director Nadège Vanhee. While she personally favors the safety of a bicycle, she delved into the parallel motifs with enthusiasm.
Chromatic Reverie: Givenchy’s Striking Showcase
Paris has been abuzz all week with discussions about the vacant creative-director position at Givenchy. Names have been tossed around, and everyone is curious about the timeline. Interestingly, the responsibility for this collection lies with the studio team.
Dries FW/24: The Woman Who Dares to Cut Her Own Fringe
Dries Van Noten gave his show a name: The Woman Who Dares to Cut Her Own Fringe. “This means for me audacity, but also considered… She is in one way really tender but also very strong.” This too: “It’s about style and not so much about fashion.”