Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2015: Our highlights
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:39
Alas, we’ve come to the last leg of fashion month and boy are we thrilled with what Paris had to offer – from Jean Paul Gaulter to Chanel’s fashion march.
Can we all heave a huge collective sigh of relief now? After one intense month, all four consecutive fashion weeks are over and the curtain has fallen. One thing’s for certain though, the 70s has definitely made one incredible comeback.
Paris Fashion Week went out with a big standing ovation – from Jean Paul Gaultier’s pageant show, Chanel’s Boulevard, Alexander McQueen’s giant white orchids to Commes des Garcons slightly spooky all-red ensemble.
Beneath all of the typical Parisian flair for nonchalance and effortless charm, there is always a creative spark and that is why we constantly look forward to this last fashion week of the season. As for trends, beyond the usual 70s, denim and sheer white looks, one can expect to live a colourful and folksy lifestyle once spring hits.
Folklore
There was quite a bit of folklore inspiration as floaty maxi dresses skirted the runway in a subtle elegance. From fauna and flora tendencies to a slight bohemian vibe, the interpretations were varied and exceptionally intriguing. While Chloe‘s result was a tad understated and only relied on warm brown shades, Valentino and Dries Van Noten went with prints and stripes to bring their inspiration forth.
Voluminous Sleeves
This season, volume was clearly the winner. You may like your skinny trousers and slim fit jackets but trust us, once spring rolls around, it’s time to let loose and let those sleeves billow in the wind. Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton and Christian Wijnants all introduced long, flimsy and very loose sleeves that were flared outwards towards the end. Whereas at Dior, the sleeves were large but came in a structured cocoon shape.
Kaleidoscope of Colours
From joyful flamboyant colours to a melange of clashing hues, the runways basically resembled the canvas of an artist who blindly splashes paint in a haphazard fashion.
Chanel displayed the use of colours in a rather retro sense, with floral motifs and a lot like the exterior of the psychedelic Woodstock era Volkswagen buses. Elie Saab’s use of colours may be grounded to shades of azure blues and emerald greens but the sheer saturated colours made for a good visual feast. On the other hand, Barbara Bui’s use of bold colours came with a slight folksy theme, especially through the hand-patched mirrored embroidery that is traditionally seen on garments in India.
Tarandip Kaur
