The Style Section: Paris Fashion Week
Happy New Year, and happy belated Spring/Summer Paris Fashion Week!
One of my most anticipated weeks in fashion each year is the first Paris Fashion Week, also known as Haute Couture Week, and it did not disappoint. This edition showcased the talent of some of the world’s most prominent designers including Simon Porte Jacquemus, the founder and designer of ‘Jacquemus’.
This couture week Jacquemus displayed incredible works of art in a unique intimate location in Paris. This collection includes synched waists as well as puffed sleeves and skirts, featuring men’s and women’s wear in a range of soft colours and the occasional patterns and fur. Each look was decorated with one of their new bags with long silk gloves draped over the top. Their new leather bags are incredibly unique despite their simplicity, featuring unique lengths and ornaments each complimenting the outfit.
Stripes, polka-dots, and animal print, a clear trend on the Spring/Summer runway of 2025 and Jacquemus was no exception, featuring three polka dot, three striped, and two animal printed looks. Each remained simplistic although bold through the up-and-coming designs, still carrying that light and bright summer feel that is displayed throughout the whole collection. Similarly trending on the runway is a drop-waist, what I found particularly unique about Jacquemus’ interpretation of a drop-waist, included a belt; In look 22 a seemingly pointless belt synchs in the ‘waistline’ closer towards the knee. An incredibly unique and fascinating version of the growing trend, a classic Jacquemus twist.
Another stand out of the week was the Schiaparelli and the brand’s incredible designer, Daniel Roseberry. His incredible show rose above the simple haute couture we see today and was truly something spectacular. He challenged the idea that modernity has to be simple with the goal of sharing clothes that highlight antiquity and modernity at the same time. The incredible sculpturing of all the looks is my particular highlights and has me in awe every time I re-watch the show (which has been multiple times).
The use of padding and boning created these almost architectural details that elevated every gown and suit. Even the rather simple designs were decorated with intricate embroidery and the excellent use of fabric which was folded over multiple times, creating volume and structure. Roseberry decorated the models with simple, shiny make up and slicked back hair, letting just their outfits do the talking, and trust me – they speak for themselves.
What Jacquemus and Schiaparelli have in common is two incredibly talented designers who have this capacity to created extraordinarily unique designs that are still modern and versatile for all preferences. I am so excited to watch both of these brands throughout the year and keep my eye out for celebrities wearing these beautiful designs.
Juliette J, Year 12