In a recent event at a green labyrinthine art gallery in Paris, Loewe showcased its latest collection amidst the serene surroundings of Chateau de Vincennes. The gallery walls were adorned with the landscapes of American painter Albert York, reflecting the brand's unique aesthetic vision.
Designer Jonathan Anderson presented a collection that defied traditional fashion norms by blending high and low elements with creativity. Working-class styles were reimagined for the luxury runway, showcasing innovative designs such as woolen sweater vests made of textured wool and baggy pants with dynamic fabric details.
Anderson's fusion of couture and tailoring was a highlight of the show, with pieces like a hybrid dress inspired by the Etonian morning suit and a men's jacket adorned with an intricately carved metal couture collar.
The event also paid homage to Albert York, an outsider artist whose works adorned the gallery walls. York's unique journey resonated with Anderson's own narrative of feeling like an underdog in the fashion industry, highlighting the theme of outsider reimagined.
Meanwhile, Issey Miyake presented a collection at the Palais de la Porte Doree, showcasing a fusion of modernity and tradition. The show featured sculptural dressing, pleated wrapping, and layering techniques in vibrant hues, creating a sense of envelopment and protection.
The collection, titled Envision and Wander, explored the concept of clothing as a protective and playful gesture, with garments designed to wrap the human form in cloth. While the show impressed with its innovative forms and fabrics, the finale took an unexpected turn with excessively pleated looks that obscured the models' faces, resulting in cumbersome silhouettes.
