Kris Van Assche, in addition to developing his own brand, is also responsible for the creative side of Dior Homme since the departure of Hedi Slimane to Saint Laurent.
And his work for the French house is nothing but excellence and winks.
A polite opening to the show, the timeless, classic suit takes center stage. Nothing crazy at first glance, except that the jacket is zipped instead of buttoned. Dior men’s outfits are approached with military rigor, and practical details are plentiful without being shocking. These include belts with buckles reminiscent of those found on backpacks (quick-release buckles).
Zips can also be found on coats and go hand in hand with the famous belts.
The collar flaps can be worn folded, as we’re used to seeing, or zipped, which modifies the shape of the collars and makes them rise along the neck.
Shades of black are plentiful, as we are above all in a conservative wardrobe where classics are subtly reinterpreted.
Buttons, it’s clear, have been replaced by zips, but they still make furtive appearances on a few looks.
In the spirit of sportswear, geometric shapes are printed right on the suits, in this case a circle within a triangle (reminiscent of the holy trinity of the three-piece suit, no doubt).
Shades of gray quickly mingle with black, reinforcing Kris Van Assche’s signature geometric, clean-cut look. Later, navy blue and white also make their entrance.
A number of pretty experiments stand out, such as this trench coat in a material reminiscent of vinyl, entirely waxed and shiny.
Virginal white closes the show synthesizing all the shapes and techniques Kris Van Assche has implemented for the Fall Winter 2013/2014 collection at Dior Homme.
Photo credits: Patrice Stable
courtesy of Dior Homme
Mary Yasmine Arrouche
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