Paris Fashion Week: Celine channelled David Bowie androgyny in its spring/summer 2023 menswear show by Hedi Slimane, with rock star sunglasses, sequins and suits
A model presents a creation by designer Hedi Slimane as part of his spring/summer 2023 menswear collection show for fashion house Celine during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, France, on June 26. Photo: Reuters
Celine designer Hedi Slimane sent out a line-up of bare-chested models in sheer, unzipped tops and dazzling blazers Sunday night, June 26, marking the return of French label to Paris Fashion Week’s menswear shows – and closing the week of events.
A sleek, glittering suit for Celine during the menswear ready-to-wear spring/summer 2023 Fashion Week in Paris, on June 26. Photo: AFP
Men in black? Sunglasses paired with an all-black look for Celine’s menswear ready-to-wear spring/summer 2023 Fashion Week in Paris, on June 26. Photo: AFP
Leggy and long-haired, they marched down a wide runway in sunglasses, hands thrust in front pockets, as spotlights blinked.
Long hair and sequinned tops abounded at Celine’s men’s spring/summer 2023 collection presented in Paris, France, on June 26. Photo: AP Photo
Models channelled David Bowie and his androgynous chic at Celine’s men’s spring/summer 2023 collection presented in Paris, France, on June 26. Photo: AP Photo
A sweeping animal-print coat tops a black outfit at Celine’s menswear ready-to-wear spring/summer 2023 Fashion Week in Paris on June 26, 2022. Photo: AFP
Dazzling gold at the Celine men’s spring/summer 2023 collection presented in Paris, France, on June 26. Photo: AP Photo
From sequin-embellished shirts to low-cut, skin-hugging pants and a shimmery crocodile blazer, Celine’s summer runway presentation was crammed with clothes imbued with an androgynous rock spirit, à la David Bowie.
Layers of coats in a look by Hedi Slimane as part of his spring/summer 2023 menswear collection show for fashion house Celine during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, France, on June 26. Photo: Reuters
A long beige coat over a leather jacket paired with an ultra-slim tie and a white shirt added depth to slip-on shoes and raw edged jeans.
Models walked with their hands in their pockets as spotlights blinked at Celine’s menswear ready-to-wear spring/summer 2023 Fashion Week in Paris, on June 26. Photo: AFP
Leopard and landscapes of coconut trees appeared on short sleeve shirts while big necklace plastrons acted as clothes.
A model wears a red and black creation as part of the Celine men’s spring/summer 2023 collection presented in Paris, France, on June 26. Photo: AP Photo
The sparse concrete halls of the show venue – the Palais de Tokyo, a Fashion Week favourite – contrasted with the dramatic settings Slimane chose as a backdrop for his live-streamed presentations during the pandemic, with swooping drones and Renaissance castles.
BTS’ V, Blackpink’s Lisa and Park Bo-gum pose for photographers before the Celine men’s spring/summer 2023 show presented in Paris, France, on June 26. Photo: AP Photo
The show drew crowds that swarmed the surrounding streets, hoping to catch a glimpse of South Korean star Park Bo-gum, Lisa from K-pop girl group Blackpink and V, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, singer and songwriter of BTS.
Crowds gathered outside the Palais de Tokyo hoping to glimpse BTS’ V, Blackpink’s Lisa, Park Bo-gum and other celebrities attending Celine’s show, which closed Paris Fashion Week
The French fashion house returned to the week-long event with a line-up of dazzling blazers, crocodile and leather jackets, ultra-slim ties and raw-edged jeans
