Paris Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2024 – the closing leg of men’s fashion month, arrived in the French capital with boundary-breaking statement pieces and bejewelled vogue, among many other fashion themes.
Having started with Pharrell Williams’ anticipated sophomore ready-to-wear show for Louis Vuitton – an ode to the American West and its distinctive dress codes – the week continued with Givenchy’s first show since the departure of Matthew M Williams.
It is indisputable that the clothes for this year’s fashion exhibition were bolder and crafted to make a statement. From modish designs with edgy cutouts to artsy coats, blending traditional codes with modernity, most designers melded styles from the past with a futuristic, space-age edge.
Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton show comprised denim chaps and cowboy hats, Western-style shirts with frilled yolks and pearl-and-sequin adornment, and riffs on workwear and everything in between. From a tailored take on the traditional double-kneed carpenter’s pants to a footwear collaboration with Timberland, the show was an eclectic fusion of the old and new. Requisite cowboy hats completed the looks, while enormous gilded Louis Vuitton trunks were wheeled along the runway on wooden frontier carriages.
Loewe
At Loewe, large leather cargo pants were worn with baseball sneakers and checkered shirts; sweatpants, elongated sweaters, and handbags were adorned with saturated works; while stacked up layered garments appeared in colourful glimpses from beneath a long overcoat. An elegant riff on the trench – with a dropped tie waistline – came in leather, while riffs on the pussybow emerged in a melange of textures, alongside fairisle knits.
Balmain
The Balmain collection is a love letter to those dashing gentlemen who turn the streets into runways. Fashion designer Olivier Rousteing interpreted their flamboyant spirit with a sophisticated Parisian twist, creating a tapestry of vibrant colors and patterns. Each piece told a story, echoing the brand’s commitment to art.
Dior
Divided into ready-to-wear and couture – Dior showcased twenty looks of the latter which were a demonstration of the extraordinary abilities of the Dior atelier. The fashion house’s collections were about contrast: the contrasts in the house of Dior in terms of ready-to-wear and haute couture.
