Vivienne Westwood and Paco Rabanne held their first shows at Paris Fashion Week since the deaths of their founders
Paris Fashion week welcomes the new year elegantly as always. Fashion weeks all around the world have reverted to their traditional format, still largely physical but with some digital elements. The cast was celebrity, fairytales were created, and trends were outrageous last season.The dates of Fashion week are officially out, check it out on the official website.
Unknown is what the upcoming seasons hold in store for consumers. It’s never too early to anticipate a new season, as compared to the recent Paris Fashion week. though, In light of this, let’s examine the official fashion week calendar for 2024, which includes stops in London, Paris, New York, Milan, Berlin, Madrid, Copenhagen, and Lagos
What to expect
The preliminary schedule for Paris Fashion Week A/W 2024, which was released by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, promises the typical high shows from, Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Valentino, Givenchy, Loewe, Vivienne Westwood,Acne Studios, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton and Coperni (the latter of which provided last season’s most viral moment, in which a dress was sprayed onto Expect designer debuts at Ann Demeulemeester and Nina Ricci, where Harris Reed and Ludovic de Saint Sernin will be starting their respective positions. On the programme are also Schiaparelli’s debut ready-to-wear shows, Alexander McQueen’s return to Paris after recent appearances in London and New York, Paco Rabanne’s return to the feminine season, and Y/Project.
The Phenomenal
Although the fashion pioneer herself stood on the picket lines during the nationwide rail strikes at home, Andreas Kronthaler presented the Vivienne Westwood SS23 collection at Paris Fashion Week under the theme Sur le ciel de Paris. He brought a chronicle with him that had affinities for both the past and the present. Since John Donne was the person who “recognized that when we get clothed, we ask something about the world,” he became a crucial source of inspiration. We aim to astound, win over, or possibly fascinate.
Hence, it stands to reason that the 57-look series does precisely that, fusing vintage details and shapes with contemporary fabrications, repurposed materials, and ironic touches in a harmonious juxtaposition. The hems of the full skirting included distinctive gathers and ruffles, while the sleeves had details reminiscent of Renaissance portrayal. On a variety of outfits, including retro-inspired printed mesh dresses and sexy one-shoulder black evening gowns, a dramatic concentric circles motif twisted in and out of focus.
Also, after passing away at the age of 88 earlier this month, Paco Rabanne’s house presents its inaugural presentation on Wednesday at Paris Fashion Week.
Balenciaga’s comeback
Likewise, all eyes are on Balenciaga, whose hot streak unexpectedly stopped late last year with an egregiously stupid advertisement portraying kids with teddy bear bags with studs and leashes surrounded by adult products like wine glasses.
As opposed to what Balenciaga did last year at Paris Fashion Week with the ‘Mud Show’, it’s given that Balenciaga took some right step towards innovation of new phase of the brand but the relations with Kanye seemed on thin ice.
After the rapper’s divisive remarks regarding Jews, Balenciaga also had to break off its relationship with Kanye West, who modelled for the fashion house’s final show in Paris in September.
Balenciaga’s creative director Demna has promised to drop his provocative style and return to the fundamentals at this week’s show on Sunday after profusely apologising in the editions of Vogue.
He declared, “I have made the decision to return to my roots in fashion and to the roots of Balenciaga, which is manufacturing excellent clothes — not making image or buzz.
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