Jonathan Anderson’s haute couture debut for Dior was a masterclass in modern heritage.
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Runway| Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall-24
A Journey into Absurd Abstraction
Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren revisited their archives for today’s couture collection, inspired by their second collection 26 years ago, which featured mushroom-cloud silhouettes and exaggerated, absurd shapes. “We liked the idea of doing something absurd, that makes no sense,” they explained. This season, they pushed this concept further, juxtaposing the human body with abstract shapes, showcasing couture as an exaggeration of abstraction.
Continue readingRunway| Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall-24
Zuhair Murad’s fall couture explored raw, edgy beauty by delving into women’s philosophical and psychological states. “Going deeper is very new,” Murad revealed to Vogue backstage. “I felt it was more pertinent to delve into a woman’s character, and what she lives every day.” His collection reflects the fluctuations of a woman’s emotions throughout her life.
Continue readingRunway| Thom Browne Haute Couture Fall-24
Thom Browne’s latest show invitation was an atelier coat in natural muslin, emblazoned with the brand logo and our names in cursive. Despite the heat, many attendees wore them, highlighting Browne’s dedicated following.
Continue readingRunway| Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall-24
“I had this dream of finding a forgotten couture collection in the basement of Elsa’s country house.” This vision captures Daniel Roseberry’s creative essence at Schiaparelli. Known for its 1920s and ’30s couture, Schiaparelli is rejuvenated under Roseberry, who draws inspiration from the 1950s this season, a period he finds refreshingly simple.
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