Paris Fashion Week: 80s throwbacks and masculine styling in the spotlight
New York's homage to sensuality and London's fantasy-filled imaginings were followed by sophistication and elegance in Paris, which nevertheless also hosted several elements found in the other fashion capitals
The French capital closed the month of fashion weeks with a plethora of shows and a host of new trends for fall/winter 2023. While most fashion capitals saw reinterpretations of some 1990s and 2000s styles, Paris looked to the decade of the 1980s for the most part, with exaggerated shoulders and pieces borrowed from the men's wardrobes, blurring the line between genders.
New York's homage to sensuality and London's fantasy-filled imaginings were followed by sophistication and elegance in Paris, which nevertheless also hosted a number of elements found in the other fashion capitals. Tights, without dresses or skirts, were decidedly part of the mix, as well as some frills, feathers everywhere, and flowing dresses that created long silhouettes while also symbolizing a combo that has become unavoidable—a blend of chic and comfortable. But outerwear, in particular long coats and trenches, as well as ties, wide or sculpted shoulders, and dark colors, got top billing during this last week of fashion shows.
A standout piece: the coat
In Paris, outerwear seems to have taken precedence over everything else. And this time around, it's no longer the sportswear-inspired down jackets, but rather the long coats and trenches that stood out. Perfectly tailored or in XXL versions, often inspired by menswear with details like sharp collars, with or without sleeves, but often with broad shoulders, coats were simply everywhere, providing that sophisticated touch that characterizes Paris. Louis Vuitton, Issey Miyake, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Vaillant Studio, Loewe, Balmain, and Valentino, are among the labels that have transformed trench coats and coats into full-fledged fashion pieces—or at least into must-have items of the season. A trend also spotted on the Milanese catwalks.Material of choice: (fake) fur
While leather was the main textile attraction in New York, London and Milan, it was also present in the French capital but it didn't manage to upstage fur, or rather fake fur. In Paris, being cold next winter won't be an option, but the issue of animal welfare won't be neglected either. And apart from a few classic styles, faux fur is getting more fanciful than ever with stripes, animal prints, and punchy colors, your choice. A trend observed on the catwalks of Nina Ricci, Vaillant Studio, and, to a lesser extent, Stella McCartney and Loewe.Last Updated :
March 09, 23 02:36:02 PM IST