Here is a quick review from the first to days of Paris Fashion Week Couture.
J.W. Anderson’s second Couture Collection at Dior lacked romance but gave a lot whacky. As the head of the entire brand’s design language Mr. Anderson has a mountain to climb. Giving each season runway looks something refreshing for one of the most prestigious fashion houses in the business. The Irish born is nothing if not ambitious, bold, full of energy. Taylor Swift wore his couture wedding dress for her nuptials to Travis Kelce.
Not one to rest, for this fall 26 collection took a turn from the not serious to amusement. Lacking a coherent focus, at times veering towards borderline conceptual. Pleats, bows, floral appliques, all rolled down the runway. Jonathan is not short of beautiful ideas, yet a fewer could be better.
Standing Ground, the Internet seems to like this comeback story. Michael Stewart came into the business but could not land a job, walking dogs as a side hustle while slowing building a brand. His first couture collection while not extraordinary, deserves applause for its sublime allure.
I am not familiar with ArdAzeAei, however after looking over the pictures from the latest show, this is a brand with a lot of visible details. Bahareh Ardakani likes putting together frocks for women who are not afraid of displaying elaborate silhouettes on the body.