Paris Fashion Week: How feminism, the ’60s, & ’80s ruled the runway

We’re officially into Day 2 of Paris Fashion Week, the last stop of Fashion Month’s Fall 2018 collections – and one thing’s for sure: it’s all about the ’60s and ’80s throwback on the runway.

The statement coat is everywhere in every imaginable silhouette, shade and print. There was the dramatic 80s’ shoulder pads in Saint Laurent and Dior’s checkered variety (reminiscent of Cher in Clueless). Despite the plummeting temperatures, the necklines were also lower than ever  – everywhere from Lanvin to Proenza Schouler – and the hemlines shorter as well.

In our current social climate of discussions on equality and women’s rights, it was also only inevitable fashion becomes a medium for social issues. Case in point: Dior. Under the helm of artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri, the French fashion house made bold statement on feminism. A graphic collage of magazine covers, posters and slogans that read “female rights are human rights” covered the runway venue at Musee Rodin, with their season’s collections similarly echoing feminist ideals.

For our favourite runway looks from Day 1 and 2 of Paris Fashion Week Fall 2018, browse the gallery above!

Sarah Khan

Photos: Imaxtree

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