Fashion mirrors history; whatever happens in the world eventually makes its way to the runway. Therefore, the Spring/Summer 2021 collections shown this Paris Fashion Week will go down in the archives as a sign of the times. The shows were hopeful as they were daring, fully embracing the newfound “remaining comfortable being uncomfortable” motto that emerged due to our current reality.
Kenzo’s Veiled Models
Inspired by an old image of a beekeeper, and another of a woman wearing a floral Kenzo veil, creative director Felipe Oliveira Baptista introduced apiculture to fashion with his Spring/Summer 2021 collection. The floral garments worn beneath huge beekeeper hats are weirdly in-sync with the tone of 2020.
The Y/Project Beauty Look
The collection’s joyous mood and bold silhouettes allowed the diverse line-up of models to shine as their glossy lips and voluminous lashes shaped the feminine allure of Y-Project’s new season look.
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Gen Z Approved Louis Vuitton Show
Hosted on the top floor of the Samaritaine building, Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2021 came through with some serious Gen Z energy. The genderless garments resembled looks one of those TikTok stylists would put together in the most stylish and effortlessly cool way possible.
Balmain’s “Front Row”
Fashion week regulars were all in attendance in spirit and on-screen as names like Anna Wintour, Cara Delavigne, and Cindy Crawford all digitally sat in front row thanks to the 58 side-by-side screens arranged by Oliver Rousteing and his team.
The Balmain Beauty Look
The look was an ode to the steady confidence of the Parisian woman. The bold red lip and a fresh-faced natural-looking complexion were the finishing touches that completed Balmain’s new collection, celebrating women of all ages and backgrounds.
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Isabel Marant’s Flash Disco
“For me, fashion is about enjoying life; it has to be positive. It’s a release of energy to people, putting bad vibes behind.” Isabel Marant’s last-minute show exuded a sense of normalcy as dancers’ lively performance transported the audience to times when social distancing was not in our dictionary.
Miu Miu's Star Power
“Polarity. These are polar times,” Prada said in a statement after the show, referring to her 2021 collection walking the fine line between the extremes of spontaneity and a pompous sense of formality. Opened by Lila Grace Moss making her catwalk debut, the show had many familiar faces including, Elle Fanning and Chloé Sevigny, in attendance via screens.
The MOSSI Beauty Look
Playing with asymmetry, Mossi's silhouettes showcased handsome experimentations of layering and draping complete with a fresh and natural makeup look.
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