At the Yohji Yamamoto show, the models stepped onto the runway without any accompanying music. Instead, the only sounds were the gentle glide of their feet on the raised wooden platform and the clicking of camera shutters.
Upon the sixth or seventh glance, it became evident that Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello was not merely revisiting his exceptional collection from last September. That previous collection had featured crisp utilitarian cotton elevated to celestial heights.
Casey Cadwallader embraced theatricality for the fall season. Fresh from the triumph of Zendaya’s viral red carpet moment—where she donned the iconic “Maschinenmensch,” Mugler’s fully articulated robotic armor suit from their 1995 couture collection—at the London premiere of Dune 2, Cadwallader aimed to channel the bold showmanship that once earned Thierry Mugler the moniker “créateur de choc".
Let’s imagine, just for a moment, that we are completely unaware of Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu, or any intellectual context surrounding them. In this state of innocence, we can simply appreciate the show without any preconceptions: ‘Ah, those elegant long coats! Smartly tailored suits.
The transition of leadership at McQueen commenced with a woman elegantly draped in glossy black laminated jersey. One arm was gracefully pinned across her breast, while the other remained discreetly tucked inside her skirt. Seán McGirr drew inspiration from Lee McQueen’s iconic spring '95 collection, particularly the moment when a model was encased in transparent pallet tape.
An editor made an appearance at Nicolas Ghesquière’s 10th anniversary Louis Vuitton show in Paris, clad in an ensemble from his fall 2014 debut. The only missing piece was the Petite Malle mini-trunk bag he introduced that season. She confidently declared, “It still works; it hasn’t aged.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
