Clothing fans peacocked at couture fortnight in Paris while wearing a slew of formal wear and streetwear.
The fashion fortnight in Paris serves as a reminder that only a limited few with methods and relationships can access the items that many people consider to be the most exquisite in the world. That does n’t mean the shows are not fun to see.
The latest episode, in late June, was full of thrills, thanks largely to extraordinary presentations by the designers Robert Wun, Nicolas Di Felice, who developed the newest Jean Paul Gaultier couture variety, and Daniel Roseberry of Schiaparelli, whose selection for that house showed off his eye for classic silhouettes and magnificent details. Thom Browne, a different force behind the design of subtle pieces that appeared lightweight and functional, was another standout.
The masses’ dress was a mix of proper attire and streetwear outside of the events. Sartorially, it has become harder to tell the difference between fashion superfans ( students, bloggers ) and industry fixtures (editors, A- listers ). The former class has greater access to the type of divine blood clothing that was once mainly the domain of the latter, mainly because of technology. That may conflict with the idea of special events like versace week. But in my opinion, the more people who look fantastic, the better.