For a brief moment, after Celine canceled its men’s wear show in Paris because of the recent unrest in France, there were concerns about whether last week’s couture shows would go as planned.
Thom Browne, for his debut couture show, turned an opera house into a wonderland full of fantastical suiting.
Valentino showed ethereal gowns against the backdrop of the Château de Chantilly, a palatial property outside Paris and one of the most extraordinary venues I’ve ever photographed.
In the crowds outside the shows, there was noticeably less peacocking.
Others traded boxy clothes, which have dominated the style of guests and fans in recent years, for pieces with softer, more fluid silhouettes.
Persons:
Celine, Thom Browne, Valentino
Locations:
Paris, France, Alaïa, Schiaparelli, Chantilly