As Uniqlo goes into 2010 with a continued design collaboration with Jil Sander, they prepare for additional releases next month with a new campaign image of Benoni Loos as photographed by David Sims.
Topman pulls away from the pack this season to stage their first standalone show. Delving into an earthy color palette that has its fair share of browns and burgundy accents, the collection exhibits a certain militaristic touch. While outerwear steals the show with an oversize appeal, a nature motif is explored with gradients across the collection’s shirting. Meanwhile, relaxed trousers round out a range that combines a young and masculine aesthetic with a progressive style.
Paris Fashion Week | Lanvin Fall 2010
Lanvin creative director Alber Elbaz explained that the latest collection from the French fashion house took its inspirations from the street, looking to the style of everyday people for motivation. Developing this theme, designer Lucas Ossendrijver turned to a smart mix of both low-key and luxe pieces. Balancing the fitted with the relaxed, the collection looked to slouchy knits, lived-in trousers, functional outerwear and cinched waists for a subtle wardrobe update. Rounded out in a primary color palette with a hint of autumn, the collection is deserving of praise for its construction and effortless silhouettes.
Paris Fashion Week | Hermès Fall 2010
Black, gray and navy were this season’s core requirements for Hermès designer Veronique Nichanian. Maintaining clean tailored lines for suiting and a casual parade of contemporary classics, Nichanian played it safe, showing the most spontaneity when it came to the collection’s stylized v-neck knits. Altogether, Hermès’ man walked with great poise and constancy, but lacked modern appeal.
Paris Fashion Week | Dunhill Fall 2010
Dunhill creative director Kim Jones looks to Clement Court for inspiration this season. Court was responsible for establishing Dunhill’s French presence during the twenties. Looking to an iconic sense of proper British suiting and outerwear, Jones turns out one classic after another–fusing Dunhill’s heritage with everyday function.
Paris Fashion Week | Kenzo Fall 2010
The mood was upbeat at today’s Kenzo show, where designer Antonio Marras looked to French filmmaker Jacques Tati for inspiration. Taking a cue from an older generation, Marras based fall’s collection around tweed, houndstooth, muted plaid and abstract prints. Accenting a generally gray color palette with the occasional sightings of red, brown and orange, cropped jackets and ankle baring trousers were made complete with spacious outerwear. Altogether, crafting a charming nostalgic affair, Marras delivered an inspiring collection that ended with a bang as models took to Place des Victoires for a showstoping finale.
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