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Samantha Tese, CNN
The Paris menswear shows are underway and despite the frigid temperatures and debilitating transit strike, the fashion community is in full swing.
This season’s event, which ends on Sunday, will feature several firsts, including Usher’s unexpected bright-colored hair and a KidSuper collaboration between Louis Vuitton and American designer Colm Dillane.
From celebrity sightings to standout ensembles, read our insights from the shows so far.
Make Usher’s New Neon
The Grammy Award-winning artist lit up the front row with a new head of bright orange hair. Usher rocked a neon and ombre-influenced look at Wells Bonner’s first day of the show and Bianca Saunders showed up again the following day. Dressed in a full opening look from last season’s runway, his audience had photographers clamoring for shots.
The geometry class by Issey Miyake
Geometric shapes, with a strong emphasis on triangles, were the starting point and inspiration for this season’s Homme Plus Issey Miyake collection, showing many iterations of how triangles and other angular elements can be twisted and ordered into complex shapes and patterns.
Of course, signature ties were the large, soft pleats that fell from heavily embellished pants to sleeveless shirts and coats, and off the shoulders on nylon outerwear.
The show was punctuated by dance performances that showcased how well the costumes moved, as artists weaved around and around the light show in – you guessed it – more geometric shapes.
Jenna Ortega channels Grace Jones in Saint Laurent.
Jenna Ortega, star of the Netflix series “Wednesday,” stepped out in a black hoodie and backless dress for Anthony Vaccarello’s debut menswear show for Saint Laurent in Paris. A halter-style dress from the brand’s Spring-Summer 2023 collection was reminiscent of Grace Jones’ iconic signature look. Seated in the front row, the actor closed the show with a piano recital by Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Rick Owens Orthopedic Boots
Rick Owens is no stranger to describing shoes – his actual kissing scenes have become cult classics. This season, the American designer takes orthopedic glam up a notch with a pair of booties that feature thick soles stitched together with leather-lined ankles. The best way to recover from a broken leg?
Rosalia rocked Louis Vuitton.
Spanish popstar Rosalia rocked the roof at the Louvre with her stunning performance at the fashion show for Louis Vuitton, which unveiled a new collection with first-time guest creative director Colm Dillane of Kid Super. The artist opened the show wearing an all-white ensemble and walked down the runway with a torch flashing the French brand’s iconic monogram before climbing into a yellow car and performing her hit “Candy.”
The Autumn-Winter 2023 collection showcased a mix of elegant tailoring, utility suits, sports-inspired labels and patchwork coats.
A culture developed by Dries van Noten grows
Music has always been important to Dries van Noten. Keane’s followers will remember his Autumn-Winter 2011 show, composed by David Bowie Masters of Special Mix. This season, the Belgian designer explored the 90s edgy culture with more sophistication. Guests made their way to a multi-level parking garage for the show, stacked with experimental musicians to a mellow techno beat, while beer was served from a metal cart. Above, Belgium’s Du Lander and Adrienne performed the show’s note “Sophisti-Rave” on drums and synthesizers. A hypnotic soundtrack sets the tone for the new collection, featuring flora and fauna motifs, furry cloaks, outerwear from trench coats to cinched waists to oversized puffer jackets and abstract patterned and wide 90s-era cargo pants.
Junya Watanabe Palace collaboration announced
Known for his extensive list of fashion collaborations, Junya Watanabe chose to celebrate the many brands he’s worked with over the years – including New Balance, Oakley, North Face and Timberland – in a mostly one-off collection. Also seen on the runway was an unmistakable tri-ferg logo by Palace, a London-based skatewear brand, on a black puffer jacket. Another first.
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