Haute Couture S/S21 walked this week and there is much to discuss! Check out the highlights below.
Alber Elbaz Returns to Fashion
Alber left the fashion world in 2015 seemingly without a trace. Many thought he would reemerge at a major house, but he spent his time reflecting, connecting and creating far from the public eye. For couture week he unveiled his new line, AZ Factory.
Meant to be a “dream factory” the clothes are made for women of the NOW. Built as a capsule collection, each piece is meant to be mixed and matched and take you from day to night. Kind of like Multiples from the 80s but way, way more chic.
I love that he created a sneaker as his sole shoe for the collection. Crafted with a pointy toe, it’s a heel/sneaker hybrid for optimal versatility.
The scuba suit leash zippers on dresses were hatched for the independent woman – why should you need help getting dressed? And the fabrics were created to hold you in and let you loose in all the right places.
I, for one, will be pre-ordering.
Kim Jones Debuts First Couture Collection for Fendi
This was a hold-my-breath moment, and when I saw it walk, I breathed a sigh of relief. While I didn’t love it, I felt Kim stayed true to the DNA of Fendi. After the Matthew Williams for Givenchy botched debut, I was so afraid Karl’s work and the Fendi family legacy would be dragged.
Not the case here. While it was mostly “fine” in my book, there were a few looks I loved.
Sadly the most notable moment of the show was probably Demi Moore’s new face. :S
The Valentino Shoes
This collection was a super interesting choice for Pierpaolo. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love Pierpaolo for Valentino.
Rather than the Roman drama we expect from him, he gave us a subdued (well, minus the shoes) collection. While there were a few maximalist looks, the majority stayed true to clean lines, relaxed tailoring and layers upon layers a la Phoebe at Celine.
So, let’s talk about the shoes. Analysts have pointed out that during times of recession, the heels get higher. We all need an escape.
While I will not be buying these – you know I only do a massive platform if it’s accompanied by a massive block heel – I did appreciate the apropos nature.
We are all ready for an epic escape.
Iris Van Herpen and Those Headpieces
Iris Van Herpen always brings the wow factor with her sculptural works of art. This season she worked with artist Casey Curran for the headpieces. You must check out a close-up of these beauties by watching a video – they are absolutely incredible.
All images via IMAXTREE