Dior's Raf Simons put a gentle spin on futurism, colouring it in soft pastels for SS16.
By Susan Devaney
Flowers blossomed, everywhere. Emerging from a manmade hill in the centre of the Louvre’s Cour Carrée covered with 400,000 delphiniums models hit the runway. Opening with Simons’ new muse Sofia Mechetner, a feeling of femininity was evident. Sheer, white separates were interspersed with some interestingly shaped knits. All-white looks have become a signature for Simons at the house. A colour palette of softs pastels prevailed with a splurge of elegant navy blue across tailored suits, or light jackets draped across shoulders. Sheer fabrics glided over bodies and constructed a simple but strong silhouette. Pointy ankle-strap flats, buckled at the front, took precedence throughout. And the pièce de résistance? The scalloped edged skirts. A definite favourite for the summer style mavens next year.
Dior SS16 ^
Barefaced beauty is always centre stage at Dior and this season was no different. Peter Philips crafted clean faces with a hint of rosy pink cheeks and a slick of tint on the lips. Hair was neatly tucked into choker-like scarves and left with a shiny, straight and sleek appeal.
From L - R: Rihanna, Leelee Sobieski and Elizabeth Olsen^
Encountering the most star studded front row yet for SS16, the celebrities posed, perched and were happily papped. From Rihanna (wearing Dior Haute Couture AW15), Elizabeth Olsen and Emilia Clarke to Leelee Sobieski, Simons’ muses were out in force.
Rumour has it there was a woman backstage making crêpes with Nutella. Now that’s not something you usually hear during fashion week season.
