In the middle of Gare de l’Est, bagpipers in kilts play Celtic music. Onlookers stop in curiosity. This is the setting for the first show of Paris Fashion Week.
As usual, Impasse de la Défense reveals a very special atmosphere. For his Spring Summer 2011 collection, Karim Bonnet reveals a world influenced by construction techniques.
This theme is reflected in sober cuts, transparent fabrics, and associations of materials and volumes representing the construction lines and skylights of the designer’s workspace.
The color palette is made up of shimmering hues and wispy whites. Black punctuates.
The show’s interesting combination of materials was particularly noteworthy, as was the use of textiles. Impressive weavings covering entire dresses, with newspaper clippings interwoven, printed fabrics and screen-printed photos straight out of the world of interior design. Textile techniques multiply and adorn silhouettes.
In this quirky setting, Karim Bonnet presents us with extravagantly adorned looks that add color to this gloomy weather.
Stéphanie Macé
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