They are rolling up the runways for Spring 2013 and if one overriding theme can be taken from the French collections it is a “back to basics” feel.
Paul & Joe – Spring-Summer 2013
Actually this back to basics factor is not only a trend, it is a philosophy reflected by a shift in aesthetics. Not long ago, the Satyricon-style of John Galliano at Christian Dior exemplified the theatrics of the day. Today, the discreet style of Raf Simons is placing its stamp on the Parisian collections, helping to establish this back to basics mood.
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac – Spring-Summer 2013
Paco Rabanne – Spring-Summer 2013
Moncler Gamme Rouge – Spring-Summer 2013
Alessandra Rich – Spring-Summer 2013
Chanel – Spring-Summer 2013
If one thing is purely evident in Paris Fashion Week, it is the incestuous relationships among the various lines presented. Designers have often worked for two labels or two lines within a label and their collections reflect this cross-influence, resulting in looks within one collection seemingly ”sampling” for the other. This is much akin to Haute couture in its role as a creative lab that moves onto the ready to wear line. Christian Dior and Chanel did it, so did Miuccia Prada with Miu Miu, as did Elie Saab and everyone else down to Christophe Lemaire.
Chanel – Spring-Summer 2013
Chanel – Spring-Summer 2013
Miu Miu – Week Spring-Summer 2013
Miu Miu – Week Spring-Summer 2013
Louis Vuitton – Spring-Summer 2013
