Paris Fashion Week 2020
By Shawn Hart
Copa Style Magazine Fashion Correspondent
Copa Style Magazine Fashion Correspondent
Paris fashion week was an èvenement magnifique. Designers including Hermes, Balenciaga, Valentino, Givenchy, Alexander Mcqueen, Chanel, Lanvin, Christian Dior, Balmain, Nina Ricci, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, and YSL are only a few of the many design houses that were represented. Rich colors and innovative silhouettes as well as classic styles were the featured theme throughout each runway show.
While there are too many shows to review each and every one, this Copa Style correspondent will highlight a few of those that made a lasting impression.
Chanel made headlines with its final adieu to Karl Lagerfeld who died in February. Virginie Viard took the reins as the designer for this collection that didn’t disappoint. It included a set that resembled the rooftopsof the Rue Cambon. The models strutted in tweed playsuits, tiny silk shirts, coatdresses, bell shaped skirts, high waisted cropped denim pants with chain belts andlow or flat heeled shoes. One outfit resembled something CoCo herself would have worn on the Riviera in the 1920’s. While Chanel’s designs are always recognizably classic, seeing models with afro’s and cornrows made this fashionista smile.
Balmain’s collection with Oliver Rousteing was spectacular. He used pearls to adorned women’s shirts; molded them into leather and added them as a modern update to the classic denim jean.One of the goals for this show was to bridge the past with the present and Balmain is known for being sexy, glamorous and edgy. Some may think the designs in this haute couture show may be a bit too much for even the savviest fashion- conscious woman. Checking out the ready-to-wear line may provide a number of looks if it’s in your budget or you just want to splurge.
The Versace brand which is also known for bright colors and bold design did not disappoint. Like Balmain who delivered a signature logo bag, Versace also showcased the new Versace Virtus handbags in different shades and sizes. The show which was held in a location with a pantheon inspired ceiling and a bronze sculptured palm tree set the tone for a fabulous show with a surprise ending. In addition the vibrant colors as well as black (that is never basic with the addition of the company’s iconic logo and styling), Donatella’s surprise was Jennifer Lopez. Wearing the reinvented jungle print from years ago, she looks almost better now than she did 20 years ago when she wore it to the Grammy’s.
Notably and
From the looks of things to come Spring 2020 fashion will be epic!
While there are too many shows to review each and every one, this Copa Style correspondent will highlight a few of those that made a lasting impression.
Chanel made headlines with its final adieu to Karl Lagerfeld who died in February. Virginie Viard took the reins as the designer for this collection that didn’t disappoint. It included a set that resembled the rooftopsof the Rue Cambon. The models strutted in tweed playsuits, tiny silk shirts, coatdresses, bell shaped skirts, high waisted cropped denim pants with chain belts andlow or flat heeled shoes. One outfit resembled something CoCo herself would have worn on the Riviera in the 1920’s. While Chanel’s designs are always recognizably classic, seeing models with afro’s and cornrows made this fashionista smile.
Balmain’s collection with Oliver Rousteing was spectacular. He used pearls to adorned women’s shirts; molded them into leather and added them as a modern update to the classic denim jean.One of the goals for this show was to bridge the past with the present and Balmain is known for being sexy, glamorous and edgy. Some may think the designs in this haute couture show may be a bit too much for even the savviest fashion- conscious woman. Checking out the ready-to-wear line may provide a number of looks if it’s in your budget or you just want to splurge.
The Versace brand which is also known for bright colors and bold design did not disappoint. Like Balmain who delivered a signature logo bag, Versace also showcased the new Versace Virtus handbags in different shades and sizes. The show which was held in a location with a pantheon inspired ceiling and a bronze sculptured palm tree set the tone for a fabulous show with a surprise ending. In addition the vibrant colors as well as black (that is never basic with the addition of the company’s iconic logo and styling), Donatella’s surprise was Jennifer Lopez. Wearing the reinvented jungle print from years ago, she looks almost better now than she did 20 years ago when she wore it to the Grammy’s.
Notably and
From the looks of things to come Spring 2020 fashion will be epic!
