Comedy Clubs, Porn Stars and Rosalía: Inside the Paris Men's Shows Another menswear season wrapped up last week in Paris. This season's main talking points were Bode's debut women's line, Kidsuper's Colm Dillane co-designing the Louis Vuitton show with the brand's in-house team, Wales Bonner's first runway show in Paris and the arrival of new K-pop ambassadors at the shows of Givenchy and Dior. Below, highlights from Paris Men's Fashion Week Fall 2023.Why Did Egonlab's Models Wear Gucci Belts?Why Did Egonlab's Models Wear Gucci Belts?Why Did Egonlab's Models Wear Gucci Belts?Social media erupted when photos from Egonlab's runway show went viral, particularly the ones showing models in what appeared to be Gucci belts. Did the brand really accessorize their looks with logos from another brand? The brand remained mum over the inclusion, only responding to users questioning the Gucci belt usage with a "Shh" emoji on Instagram. LGN Louis-Gabriel Nouchi's Casting: 'Emily in Paris' and Porn StarsLGN Louis-Gabriel Nouchi's Casting: 'Emily in Paris' and Porn StarsLGN Louis-Gabriel Nouchi's Casting: 'Emily in Paris' and Porn StarsLGN Louis-Gabriel Nouchi's Casting: 'Emily in Paris' and Porn StarsLGN Louis-Gabriel Nouchi's Casting: 'Emily in Paris' and Porn StarsWith Emily in Paris fever still running high, fans were in for a treat when Lucas Bravo made a surprise cameo on the runway (in blood spatter face makeup referencing the film American Psycho). Like his previous show, there were a variety of body shapes on the runway, a rarity in men's fashion. For the gays, Zane Phillips from Fire Island also walked the show, as did Sharok, the adult film and Onlyfans star who actually made an unsanctioned protest surrounding the protests in Iran.Rosalía Performs at Louis VuittonSpanish sensation Rosalía performed at Louis Vuitton's menswear show and also served as its musical curator. She sang atop of a vintage automobile and performed hits from her albums Motomami and El Mal Querer, as well as several tracks from both well known and developing artists, spanning multiple genres from countries across the world including hyperpop, funk brasilero, dembow, flamenco. She also included DJ Clara3000 as the house DJ.Men in Skirts and BTS Superstars at DiorMen in Skirts and BTS Superstars at DiorMen in Skirts and BTS Superstars at DiorDior ambassador Robert Pattinson has never been photographed in a skirt before, which is probably why his outfit at the brand's recent menswear show made the rounds on social media. His fuzzy chocolate brown fleece and pleated skirt were pieces from the collection that parade down the runway that day. Also setting Instagram ablaze were the arrival of Jimin and J-Hope on the front row, making for a buzzy mini BTS reunion in Paris.Kidsuper's Comedy Fashion Show See on Instagram Kidsuper's Colm Dillane had one of the biggest weeks of his career. After debuting his first collection as guest designer at Louis Vuitton, he presented his latest collection for KidSuper a few days later in what was billed as "part comedy part fashion show" which was party opened to the public (over 1,500 guests attended) and hosted by Tyra Banks. The procession of comedians who took the stage joked about everything from Balenciaga's scandal to Alexander Wang. No holds barred indeed.A 'Bones and All' Reunion at LoeweTimothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell (a Loewe ambassador herself), the two co-stars of the 2022 romantic horror film Bones and All, sat front row at the brand's menswear show alongside the movie's director Luca Guadagnino, who happens to be a friend of Jonathan Anderson and has starred in Loewe campaigns himself. https://www.papermag.com/paris-mens-fashion-week-fall-2023-2659295556.html

Bianca Saunders Spring 2023 Menswear

London Fashion Week has long been known as the place for buyers and journalists to seek out talent that shocks, excites, and stirs the imagination. From Alexander McQueen to John Galliano, and more recently characters including Matty Bovan, Charles Jeffrey, and Harris Reed, the city has acted as an incubator for endless creativity that feeds on dramaticism and the tension between shock and awe. However, amidst the flamboyance and excitement of the city’s fashion-meets-art designers, London is also home to a sect of creatives who opt to build on tradition without the need to create a spectacle. Londoners Grace Wales Bonner and Martine Rose in particular stand out for their slow and studied approach to generation that has brought them both success and recognition for apparel that carries with it a message. At just 28 years old, Bianca Saunders too provides clothing flush with narrative and influence. Now just eleven collections in, the Royal College of Arts alumn has tasked herself with reimagining a new look for a customer that exists somewhere between adolescence and adulthood. Saunders focused approach to outfitting her growing base thrives on conflict. The masculine versus the feminine, streetwear in conflict with formalwear, and the mood for this season- the soft challenging the hard. For Spring 2023, Bianca Saunders provides a contemplative message of harnessing the dynamism that exists when set forms are changed and altered.

Speaking on her inspiration for this Spring’s ensemble, Saunders states part of her motivation for the season was based on the Jamaican concept of Hard Food which she described as, “It’s starchy foods like yams, bananas, and plantains which start off completely hard, and then become soft when they’re boiled down. So I used that as a concept: the contrasts of textures that are hard in some places and soft in others.” Conceiving the parallels of this makeup came to fruition through cut. The first look of the collection, a monochromatic set consisting of a trouser and a jacket in grey, exhibited the artistry behind achieving the season’s tone. From the shoulders down to the hem of the jacket, a solid form existed. Though it was the stiffness of the outwear that was offset through sleeves that bent and curved with the model's stride that displayed the message of the collection in unison. Appearing as a fusion between activewear and protective clothing, the jacket set the mood for the remainder of the presentation. Durable denim sets that featured zip-up jackets and jeans whose angeled seams proposed a stylish workwear alternative to the traditional pant were mixed with beautifully draped sets of oversized button-down shirts and fluid trousers. Comfortable knit long sleeves and oversized graphic t-shirts, some double-layered, highlighted the softer half of the show and will be sure to be picked up from buyers from Ssense to Brown’s.

Saunders’s eponymous line has often carried with it cheeky and intricate techniques hidden in plain sight. The designer’s debut collection Personal Politics- Autumn Winter 2018- featured t-shirts with a ruched strap that allowed wearers to play with the proportion of the garment. For Spring 2021, Saunders proposed dimensional play by crafting a traditional oxford woven into a unique pattern where the front panels of the shirt are lifted to create a vest-like layered ensemble. This season's elements of surprise consisted of manipulating fabric in two of the most classic menswear staples- the sweater vest and the suit jacket. First up, the vest. Lengthened to fall near the upper thigh, the sleeveless knits binding was extended to create an overlapping effect. A simple stitch above the left peck muscle created a strong drap that added a slight movement to the traditional body con piece. More experimental pattern making was on display with suit jackets that included a single snap button placed just under the chest. Again, an excellent drape was achieved through the precise placement of a fastening. Staying true to the season's message, the typically rigorous, hard lines of these vests and jackets were softened utilizing construction methods never before seen. It is both exciting and admiral of Saunders to continue to incorporate a twist on convention each season. Such newness has captivated fans of the young label and created quite the stir for both newbies and the seasoned Saunders customer- a recipe for success if there ever was one.

Bianca Saunders represents the new guard of talent that is sweeping across fashion cities globally. Employing a process centered on transformation has contributed to a look that extends convention in observance of achieving newness through the calculated assembly of conflicting principles. Rallying ideas and notions against one another with a strong conviction for fashion's sake, Bianca’s understanding that division causes a stir has rewarded this young talent with a strong and unique eye that is able to twist the normal and transform it into the desirable. Whether or not Hard Food is delicious may be up for debate, however, this collection was as flavorful a dish that would easily compete with any top menswear designer’s operating in the field today. Bianca Saunders stands on her own.

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