2016 Fashion – Design & Culture by Ed

Do you ever hate something at first, only to find yourself falling for it a moment later – or, as in this case, a decade down the line? Maybe it’s a matter of getting older, but lately I’ve found myself genuinely appreciating Hedi Slimane’s contribution to fashion. And with Anthony Vaccarello’s departure, I’ve been looking back at his Saint Laurent years with fresh eyes (the same goes for Celine, actually). What struck me most was his final collection for the house, fall-winter 2016. Models descended the staircase of an 18th-century hôtel particulier on Rue de l’Université in complete silence, with only the outfit numbers being called out as each girl appeared – just like in the old haute couture days. READ MY FULL TEXT HERE.