The ChicBuzz Review: Paris Fashion Week Menswear
First Milan and now Paris – there’s plenty of style action to choose from for the gents and here we round-up our favourite shows:
Dior Homme
Dior Homme Paris Fashion Week Menswear
Dior Homme marched, military style, into the new season, with models suited in khaki, off-white or grey – all ready to report for fashion duty. Kris Van Assche certainly produced one of the label’s strongest collections to date.
The show opened with a pageant of models dressed in officer greens, oversized coats contending with slim suits and ponchos, and sleek leather jackets to finish the look.
It was a look that could be worn for a number of occasions, from a business meeting to after work drinks – making it very versatile.
Of particular note during the show was the doves in flight motif, which was emblazoned on some of the jackets, adding a fun twist to this look. Carving out a middle ground between formal and casual, the collection found its footing with sensible pieces and a hint of drama.
Yves Saint Laurent:
YSL Paris Fashion Week Menswear
The Yves Saint Laurent man could pass for a spy with their offering of tailored black jackets and ultra-sharp proportions. This collection, dubbed “Sex and Money’’, was all about urban luxe with a dark twist.
But there was also a softer side to this collection, with wool coats, super slim trousers and warm knit sweaters. One element was present throughout the collection, embellishing jacket lapels, trouser suits and sleeves – leather. This is going to be a key look for autumn/winter and really brought home the show’s theme. The YSL gent looked smart, debonair, but slightly unapproachable, with even the hair echoing the ‘too cool for school’ attitude.
