Stella McCartney, Sonia Rykiel, Hermes: women on top at Paris Fashion Week
Three women designers show chic, yet functional looks designed to make modern women’s lives easier
Girl power was a hot topic on the Paris catwalks on Monday, as some of fashion’s top female designers revealed chic yet functional clothing designed to make modern women’s lives that much easier.
Stella McCartney
For this summer 2017 collection, Stella McCartney’s sporty, surf-inspired outfits and tees emblazoned with “no leather”, “animal free” and “thanks girls” logos spelt out her ethos. Rather than chastising those meat-eaters amongst us, it was a celebratory show, with a finale parade of dancing models, who had all practiced a charming, playful dance routine which lasted several minutes and had the audience on their feet swinging along and snapping pictures. The clothes were beautifully textured, with asymmetric dresses and billowing dresses made of organic woven cotton muslin in natural shades from khaki to cedar. Accessories such as reflective cat’s-eye sunglasses, bold plexiglass jewellery and Falabella Box bag added an avant garde edge.
Hermes
The Hermes show was probably the most civilised of Paris Fashion Week thanks to the luxurious (read: spacious) seating and unlimited champagne. This season it became the perfect place to spot spring’s top trends. The gathered smock dresses and tops we’ve seen all week were given the Hermes touch through the use of luxe fabrics such as calfskin leather.