TALENT SHOW: Not many fashion students can claim the presence of a first lady at their runway debut. With Brigitte Macron among the guests Monday afternoon at the Institut Français de Mode masters students’ show, the 27 fledgling designers showing for the opening of Paris Fashion Week could check that ambition off their bucket lists. … Read more
PARIS — Lacoste has appointed Philippe Gautier as executive vice president global finance, the French sportswear company said Monday. The executive will report to the company’s chief executive officer Thierry Guibert and succeeds Denis Lamoureux, who had been in the position since 2017 and is exiting the group. Guibert, who also serves as the CEO … Read more
PARIS — Charles de Vilmorin is ready for his next act: a ready-to-wear line. His eponymous label will make its debut for fall 2024 at the upcoming Sphère showroom, the emerging designer showcase run by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. “I may give the impression of preferring couture and crazy … Read more
Loewe Digital stained-glass windows flanked the catwalk space displaying video artworks of Loewe ambassadors, including Jamie Dornan and Josh O’Connor. Paintings by the artist, Richard Hawkins, were reproduced on coats, trousers and bags. In his show notes, designer Jonathan Anderson called the collection an “algorithm of masculinity”. Outfits appeared pulled on in a hurry – … Read more
Deepening her collaboration with the Paris Opera Ballet, Aelis creative director Sofia Crociani was given access to the costume archives and came away with new shapes and textiles to work with for her largely upcycled and eco-friendly collection. She worked the vintage items, mostly cotton crinolines and petticoats, that she used to create a more … Read more
Elie Saab reminded us of his red carpet prowess by hosting Jennifer Lopez in the front row. The Lebanese master of shape and sparkle has dressed her “oh, like hundreds of times,” said Saab after the show, and she wanted to support her longtime friend. Lopez caused such commotion when she arrived in the room … Read more
Toteme’s style universe expanded Monday night with its first runway show in Paris. It marked the 10th anniversary for the Swedish brand, co-founded by husband-and-wife Karl Lindman and Elin King. Overall it was a calming, cohesive presentation of precise, polished and very wearable wardrobe staples that fit cleverly between men’s week – with this season’s … Read more
Liisa Kessler, Filippa K’s new creative director, has been working to restore the brand to its roots in sensual, practical, well-made clothes and wants to offer up a fresh idea of what Scandinavian style can be. “We’re asking ourselves what Scandinavian style means today, and the answer is effortless clothing that isn’t overdesigned. It’s also … Read more
IT’S A SMALL WORLD: Vetements may now be the fashion brand with the most inclusive size range in the industry — given that it just launched childrenswear, which on Saturday was hanging in the same Paris showroom as its 16XXL sweatshirts. Creative director Guram Gvasalia kept his latest brand extension simple, making most of the … Read more
Mr. Saturday creative director Joey Gollish wanted to both critique and co-opt the punk aesthetic for his fall collection. Gollish worked from the thesis that The Sex Pistols’ legendary gig at Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall in 1976 was the only moment punk truly existed – everything after it was an imitation. So he imitated … Read more
