MOJEH.com takes an in-depth look at the highlights of Paris Fashion Week day five where designers pushed the sartorial envelope to explore new design territories.
By Aishwarya Tyagi
Straight Outta Cairo…
Yes, you read correctly.
The magic of the Givenchy’s a/w16 show lies in its details. The eye of Horus motifs, the kaleidoscopic clashing prints, the electric colours and the exotic mix of animal skins — all worked towards creating an intriguing collection that highlighted Riccardo Tisci’s love for street wear and luxe fabrics alike. A mix of military-inspired jackets and structured separates made their appearances while dresses were decorated with lace and gold tiers that were at once romantic and subversive. The trompe l’oeil knee boots in lavish leathers were one of the designer’s key accessories of the season. The show was reminiscent of the kind of Givenchy we had come to know and love pre-Tisci and it’s a pleasant change for the brand to revisit its roots and bring in contemporary twists to classic hits.
Mouret’s Witchcraft
Roland Mouret has often used music as a muse. Over the last few seasons, we have seen his collections evolve with traditional curve-hugging silhouettes starting to loosen up, creating clothing that’s meant for movement. His a/w16 show included a similar undertone with retro influences from Seventies’ rock-n-roll artists. In a seemingly casual lineup, the designer cleverly incorporated velvet in panels alongside lace insets, and piping details that still held the drama within the looks. Velvet dresses were expertly engineered with graphic black-and-white lace while keeping the palette precise in deep hues of black, white, Bordeaux and a surprising pop of electric green. A removable puff-shouldered sleeve caught our eye on the runway that could be the holy grail of retail triumph of the season.
Kayrouz’s Luxe Nonchalance
“A journey between dream and reality,” encapsulated the essence of Rabih Kayrouz’s autumn/winter16 collection that played with clin d’oeil effects and brought together a combination of textures all in one look. The designer balanced the visual contrasts of androgynous shirts with the ease and sophistication of lightweight lamé fabric in floor sweeping silhouettes.
