Fred Sathal, Photography Ger Ger
The first day of Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris marked the comeback of two couturiers: Fred Sathal and Stéphanie Coudert. We explored Sathal’s Couleur Lumière collection, which was crossed by threads, sequins, and glitter that deflect light, making each garment a unique piece of art. Coudert created a vision that referenced the past by showcasing medieval cone hats, but retained a modern aura in her sophisticated silhouettes.
After several years of absence, French designer Fred Sathal opened haute couture fashion week on a fashionably late note. Audience members were awakened by an explosion of colourful sequined garments, some designed with graphic lined prints. A myriad of colours left a tie-dye impression on wide-legged trousers and loose fitted tunics. Standout pieces included a pierced, sequined mini-cape in multi-colours and a dynamic fur coat. Several looks were quite loud with the combination of fringe, sequins, and rainbow colours, but proved to be excellent in photographs.
Stéphanie Coudert, Photography / Stéphanie Rebeccu
Regality reigned over the catwalk as Stephanie Coudert boomeranged back onto the runway and travelled back in time with a Dark-Age inspired oeuvre. Debuting her first couture collection at Paris’s Hotel Salomon de Rothschild, Coudert demonstrated a monarchical mastery of artful couture after taking a ten-year break from design. Verdant outerwear was hyperbolized with subtle, impeccable detailing, while voluminous knits were matched with vibrant sand-coloured accents. The young designer’s lissom, geometric print dresses were injected with a sophisticated medieval touch, taking inspiration from Eleanor of Aquitaine (one of the most influential Duchesses of the 12th century). Instead of crowns, the models wore Mugler-esque headpieces; complimenting Coudert’s impeccably-tailored silhouettes crafted for a modern empress. The collection was not only a triumphant royal wave to the past but a royal handshake solidifying Coudert’s future in Haute Couture.
Words / Sheri Chiu & Chloe Rash
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