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PARIS FASHION WEEK

The Craftsmanship and Precision of Paris' Haute Couture Houses

Aug 27, 2020 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Even the most casual fashionista knows the beauty of haute couture. It brings to mind images of flowing ballgowns, one-of-a-kind dresses and runways that are filled with designs of unsurpassable beauty.

How the World Experienced Digital Paris Fashion Week

Jul 14, 2020 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

When Couture Week hits Paris, it seems that the whole city comes alive with a sense of beauty and sophistication. Not this year. With the global pandemic, Paris Fashion Week was experienced from behind laptops, iPhones and tablets.

Couture Designer Valentin Yudashkin Inspired by Modernism for Spring 2018

Oct 12, 2017 | Contributor: Pikke Allen

The world has been familiar with Russian couture designer Valentin Yudashkin since the 1990s, when Russian fashion entered the world stage. But what interested fans this season was his inspiration pulled from the Russian artist, Kazimir Malevich.

Proenza Schouler Heads to Paris for Cruise 2017

Jun 29, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

It looks like American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez won’t be spending their Fourth of July in the US barbecuing burgers and drinking lemonade. This Monday the Proenza Schouler duo will be in Paris presenting their Cruise 2017 collection during Paris Haute Couture Week.

Kris Van Assche Relives His Boyhood Days for Dior Homme

Jun 27, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Karl Lagerfeld, one of Dior Homme’s biggest clients, pronounced Kris Van Assche’s latest collection “one of his best, if not the best.” Strong words from one of fashion’s greatest, but they were unequivocally true.

Deconstructed Silhouettes Take Over the Maison Margiela Spring 2017 Runway

Jun 24, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

You have to admire the Maison Margiela man. Even when faced with conceptual designs and deconstructed silhouettes, he’s still able to put together a winning outfit. At this morning’s Maison Margiela Spring 2017 Menswear show, models walked the runway to the folksy crooning of Leonard Cohen’s Last Year Man, dressed in a series of loosely tailored shirts, slacks and shirts.

Kim Jones Goes Safari Punk for Louis Vuitton Spring 2017

Jun 23, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

For Louis Vuitton’s menswear designer Kim Jones, the idea of travel isn’t just an inspiration for a collection, it’s a lifestyle. The Botswana-born creative director is known as a travel obsessive, flitting around from continent to continent in an almost never-ending global vacation.

Marimekko Showcases Wearable and Sophisticated Prints

Mar 10, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

If Finnish house Marimekko is known for anything it’s their eccentric prints. The sophomore collection from Creative Director Anna Teurnell followed this formula to the letter, as she sent big patterns on cuddly outerwear down the runway. “The Fall/Winter 2016 collection is an ode to originality and empowered women. Marimekko is about appreciating the imperfection and personality—being true to oneself,” Teurnell said of the lineup.

Giambattista Valli Takes Moncler Gamme Rouge to the Alps

Mar 9, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Winter was on Giambattista Valli’s mind when he presented the Moncler Gamme Rouge Fall 2016 collection today at Paris Fashion Week. The runway more closely resembled a ski run, with models walking along a snowy path, the mountains of the Swiss Alps looming in the background. The designs however, were much less sportswear and instead tapped the traditional garments of the Swiss and Germanic region for inspiration.

Lagerfeld Focuses on Detail for Chanel's Fall Collection

Mar 8, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Karl Lagerfeld is known for putting on a theatrical presentation every season, which is probably why the Chanel Fall 2016 runway felt so surprising—or perhaps more appropriately—like a breath of fresh air. Instead of an airport, casino, supermarket or the like, the Grand Palais was simply decorated with white floors, golden chairs and only one row along the catwalk. Yep, everyone invited to the Chanel show had a front row seat.

Iris Van Herpen Dreams in Abstract Shapes

Mar 8, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Known for her abstract designs, Iris Van Herpen showcased her Fall 2016 collection, Lucid, with a runway show and art installation piece. Models walked around a dark room moving through a series of glass panels that distorted their image like a carnival hall of mirrors. The dresses, which were already extremely architectural and otherworldly in design, looked even more unearthly through their magnified reflections. We can’t say we’ve had any lucid dreams quite like it.

Roland Mouret Indulges in Velvet and Jewel-Toned Fabrics for Fall

Mar 7, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Names like Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks were tossed around when Roland Mouret was designing his Fall 2016 collection and both were seen on the runway this weekend. The collection channeled the two musicians faithfully, without venturing into costume territory, and were completely reimagined and interpreted for a modern audience.

Zuhair Murad's Models Bare It All

Mar 7, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Bringing together the best—or perhaps the most extravagant—looks of ‘90s supermodels and Las Vegas nightlife, Zuhair Murad celebrated glamour and sensuality with a collection of flashy party wear. Tapping fashion icons like Cher, Michael Jackson and Cindy Crawford for inspiration, he designed a line saturated with embellishments, skin-baring cuts and more than a few ultra-lush fabrics.

Isabel Marant's School of Rock

Mar 4, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Isabel Marant knows how to create approachable, wearable pieces. Things were no different on the Fall 2016 runway at Paris Fashion Week today when she sent out a feel-good collection of ‘80s-inspired collegiate wear. “It reminded me of this time in the mid-Eighties when we had a lot of fun,” she told WWD backstage.

Dior Heads Into Fall 2016 Without a Creative Director

Mar 4, 2016 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

So this is what Dior ready-to-wear looks like without the leadership of a creative director? After the departure of Raf Simons late last year, the Fall 2016 collection was led by Serge Ruffieux and Lucie Meier, who leaned on the signature looks of Simons as they went into Paris Fashion Week.