PARIS FASHION WEEK RTW S/S 2018 PART 6

Part six of my Paris fashion week highlights, read all about some of my favourite shoes and all about what the collections had to offer.
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CELINE

Hedi Silmane era at Celine has just begun and it looks a lot like Hedi Silmane era at Saint Laurent, the collection focusing on after dark being titled “Paris la Nuit” translating to “Paris by Night” and the tittle rightly so describes the collection. The dresses were short, retro sparkles, a cut out, a fancy sleeve, bow-like bodice that opened the show. Clothing suitable for the day came in forms of jackets – bombers and cropped – worn over dresses or with pants. Skinny retro suits referenced Saint Laurent, the whole collection was highly anticipated fashion felt familiar almost a mix of Dior Homme’s and Saint Laurent both houses Hedi Silmane has worked with. His prior work in the industry brought to this collection, the Saint Laurent M.O of young, edgy runway vibe highlighted by pants, coats, handbags. These items all available to purchase and the whole collection with set stage for Celine-Saint Laurent rivalry.

JUNYA WATANABE

Junya Watanabe made a collection dedicated and made around denim, the only way to dissolve the current dilemma in fashion – adding couture finesse to everyday adding touches of street wear. Junya assembled 50’s silhouettes from legs of jeans, suspending skirts with layers of tulle, patchwork jackets and fishtail bustier dresses. Fit-and-flare dress made from squares of faded denim, patchwork of stripes and white lace, full skirt in fluffy white tulle. The dresses hung loose off the body and white T-shirts, overalls and suspender straps sprouted elaborate skirts. At some point during the show Watanabe switched from denim to khaki, working in printed slips and scarves. Girly-girls and tomboys united in single garments of white concert T-shirts and chunky footwear giving the street-wear edge.

ALTUZARRA 

Altuzarra captured sensuality and excitement with this spring/summer collection bringing sophistication to beach chic, his models emerging with sun-kissed makeup and wet, slicked-back hair from a dip in the sea. Undone cardigans and shells designed to button, styled off-the-shoulder, cropped shirts and jackets in sun-washed bright colours. Altuzarra’s signature sexy skirts with embroidered lingerie detailing. Peals dangling from gold seashell earrings accessorising leather coats and cropped leather tops which weren’t too try-hard with sandals wrapped around the ankle made easy with sensual stiletto heels.  

ELIE SAAB 

 Elie Saab gave us enough floral to make up for its absence this spring/summer season, her collection was in full bloom, quite literally. Embroidered on lace, leather, printed silk, collaged in sequins the signature silhouettes had a floral retouch. Away from floral, Saab brought out long gowns in pleated sequins, black and white day suits and rib-lined leopard-pattern pieces. Most looks accessorised with two box bags in black leather with matching straps across the shoulder and heavy-link chain necklaces. Saab didn’t let this collection stray into the streetwear sector but kept to the glamorous evening-wear roots of the brand.

ANDREAS KRONTHALER FOR VIVENNE WESTWOOD 

Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood brought a whole new level of wacky with wearable elements all rolled into one. Wallpaper florals and crafty references went with laced corset tops and grand cocktail dresses and crocheted fishnet knits and tank tops. The collection touched on streetwear with pieces flying straight from the runway into your everyday wardrobe. Prints sometimes resembled graffiti and there were even sneakers and sweatpants. 

HERMÉS 

Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski for Hermés showed 47 looks in on-trend neutral colours with the designers signature minimalism with a sporty edge. Clean silhouettes, crisp hems, simple geometric shapes in tight proportions and minimal accessories.Modernist version of sailor tops and dresses opened the show, moving to utility jackets, tailored shorts and zippy woven dresses. On-brand bright’s – turquoise, red and the signature Hermés orange popped up to break up the neutrals. Shoes were sporty gladiators, horses’ nose bags.

SONIA RYKIEL 

Allée Sonia Rykiel is now the first designer to have a street named after her in Paris, not even Coco Chanel or Christian Dior has had the honour of having a avenue named after their founder. But Sonia Rykiel who died in 2016 was the first and her successor, Julia de Libran staged a Parisian Market-themed show to reveal the street as well as to show her collection to the world. The collection embraced the brand legacy of knitwear and street-smart casual. Libran expressing the Parisian culture of women throwing a coat on over a dress from the night before or a big, sweater over sporty trousers to grab a fresh fruit from the market on a Sunday morning. She explored day-to-day dressing, there wasn’t a evening gown in sight, dressing the basics of chunky knits, striped tops, dresses and coats. Models carrying market bags filled with organic fruit and veg and of course a baguette.