A lot of them are never meant to be worn out on the street or are meant to be worn on carpets by celebrities. “A lot of runway pieces are created to be this insanely aspirational piece for the runway. “When we talk about runway fashion, or high fashion or haute couture - those are all such elevated artforms of style and of fashion,” Fritzeen said. There’s a very specific and observable way that these trends will make their way into the market. “I dress like a dad from Florida,” he said. These trends have led freshman Justice Bower to describe his current style in a unique way. Tailoring, bold colors and patterns were common, as well as silhouettes from the 1960s and 70s. While every show in the most recent season was unique, a few consistent themes were prominently featured across the board. Overall, the season is shaping up to be more innovative than fashion has been in years and that has an effect on the trends of the season. “They’re usually right out of school, or they have a really unique perspective that maybe isn’t seen as much because it’s harder for a big brand to get that because they can’t pivot that easily.” “I do always think it is interesting to see what small brands are doing,” senior JD Fritzeen said of his experience attending New York Fashion Week. Some traditional houses, like Ralph Lauren, even went so far as to not show at all during the last two years, but came back to show a new collection in the last weeks.įashion critic Luke Meagher also noted in a video critique of New York Fashion Week that newcomers such as Elena Valez and Peter Do added a much-needed vitality to the scene. A set of Balenciaga’s black knee-high rubber boots, made in collaboration with Crocs, finished his outfit with a similarly practical and outdoor-ready twist.However, this year many of the collections went back to having their own unique, non-pandemic-related, themes. West’s ensemble of choice followed a similar gorpcore vein, featuring black jeans, an oversized T-shirt and hoodie paired with a frayed baseball cap. The occasion also followed Balenciaga’s own star-studded lineup in its groundbreaking 51st couture show earlier this summer, where models included Dua Lipa, Nicole Kidman, Christine Quinn and West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian.īeforehand, West entered the venue with his children Psalm, Saint and Chicago in tow, dressed in head-to-toe black. West’s appearance on Balenciaga’s runway marks the latest viral runway moment - and, indeed, celebrity cameo - during the Spring 2023 fashion season, including Paris Hilton’s bridal walk for Versace and Cher closing Balmain’s music festival-esque show. Lionel Messi’s Wife Antonela Roccuzzo’s Style Through the Years Kanye West opens Balenciaga’s Spring 2023 show in Villepinte, France during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. The casual nature of West’s ensemble, coupled with its outdoor-ready nature, fit strongly into the trending “gorpcore” aesthetic that highlights functional and nature-inspired clothing - particularly those favored by campers and hikers. His ensemble featured black leather trousers with motocross knee quilting, as well as a large black T-shirt, hoodie and a baseball cap proclaiming “2023.” Layered over these were rubber-paneled gloves and a large canvas jacket covered in numerous pockets, offset with a “Security” patch. When it came to shoes, West appeared to be wearing a set of chunky black sneakers with mesh and rubber paneled uppers that included exaggerated rounded soles, similarly to past athletic styles Demna has released at the house. Held inside a mud-filled arena in Villepinte, France, the Yeezy founder opened the show in an all-black utilitarian outfit. The multi-hyphenate made waves this morning as it was revealed he opened the French brand’s Spring 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week. Kanye West can now add “runway model” to his resume, thanks to Balenciaga.
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