Paris Fashion Week: Iris van Herpen’s ‘flowing paint’ gowns and Ralph & Russo’s ‘Hollywood’ glitz prove must-see shows
Dutch designer’s spring/summer 2019 haute couture collection evokes winged forms, while fashion duo unveil tulle-and-feather red-carpet favourites
Dior drew inspiration from the top of the big top for a playful couture show held on January 21 in Paris, where models inside a circus-style tent walked through a human arch made of moving acrobats.
The theme seemed to well serve designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, who has struggled to fly in recent seasons.
The acrobatics also dovetailed with some of the recent film roles of Dior’s VIP guest, British actress Felicity Jones, which include Inferno and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Check out some other highlights of the spring/summer 2019 couture collections in Paris.
Iris van Herpen takes flight
Dutch wunderkind Iris van Herpen’s couture took flight in the Palais de Beaux Arts in Paris’ chic Left Bank.
The show evoked winged forms and organic life, and was inspired by visual artist Kim Keever, who drops paint pigment into water.