“It’s particularly upsetting because it’s such a small school, a family. One person, a teacher, remains unaccounted for.Īt the scene, Anne Barr, a 42-year-old merchandising teacher at the academy, fought back tears on Saturday. The global fashion community was shocked by the suspected gas explosion earlier this week in Paris’ 5th district that partially destroyed a building and crumpled the façade of a private academy of design and arts, the Paris American Academy.įour people remain hospitalized in critical condition after Wednesday’s explosion, and at least 54 others suffered lighter injuries or psychological shock. The art-infused runway showed again Anderson’s penchant for blurring the boundaries of fashion. The sculptures, made from materials ranging from bronze to glitter, showcased Benglis’ skill in redefining conventional sculpture boundaries.įrom the dramatic form of “Crescendo,” a sculpture resembling a crashing wave, to the stacked flower-like forms of “Bounty, Amber Waves, Fruited Plane,” and the algae-rock essence of “Knight Mer,” they provoked a visceral response and a flurry of snaps. Three modernist fountains lined the catwalk, introducing an artistic pulse that echoed through the entire show. The runway at Loewe’s was also a stage for the artworks of Lynda Benglis. The show proved that Anderson’s imaginative leadership at Loewe continues to show his prowess as an innovator, with a whimsical fusion of art and daring.
An array of footwear and oversized bags added a further dimension to Anderson’s study of proportions. The collection featured a subdued palette of soft pastels, blues, blacks and khakis, dramatically offset by accessories such as crystal-embellished sunglasses and a crystal hummingbird on a shredded brocade top. A suede tunic with a conjoined handbag created from the same leather tickled the fancy of the audience, including actor Brian Cox, and drew a flurry of camera clicks. Mirroring the shimmering sparkle of the surrounding fountains, sequins and crystals added a festive disco-era energy to the collection.Īnderson’s touch was evident in the deceptively ordinary blazers, coats, and knits - his cuts transformed the seemingly straightforward items into gestural art works. High-waisted trousers bore a touch of vintage nostalgia, their surreal heights commanding attention and distorting perceptions of the human form.
Here are some highlights of the day’s spring-summer 2024 menswear collections, including an interview with a fashion teacher whose school was the site of a shocking explosion earlier this week:ĪNDERSON REIMAGINES MENSWEAR WITH ARTISTIC SPARKLEĪgainst the backdrop of the monumental, water-spouting sculptures, Loewe’s latest Paris Fashion Week show was nothing short of a spectacle - and with Anderson at the helm, traditional menswear was reimagined and reshaped. It was a fitting showcase of his continual innovation for Loewe’s and underscored Anderson’s status among the Parisian design elite. Its Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson masterfully translated the essence of sculptor Lynda Benglis’ works into a spring collection that explored themes of sparkle and elongated form. A sparkling mist of water from towering fountains cooled overheated VIP guests at Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe’s show on Saturday at Paris Fashion Week.
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