jazz

Jun Takahashi is the designer behind one of the most avant-garde brand originating from Japan – Undercover. Every collection delivered by him is a separate story, subverting the reality of ready-to-wear into something much more sophisticated, nearly magical. For spring-summer 2017, Jun investigated the world of jazz, his favourite music genre. However, it’s not the mood of Chicago musical and sultry-hot “And All That Jazz” song! Saxophones were printed in an old-fashioned, trompe l’oeil-style on t-shirts and wide pants, while the last, spectacular looks were three leather outfits kept in a collage-like patchwork of drums, keyboards and trumpets. A new, fresh glance at a ‘dandy’ – worth considering next spring.

That was one of the best Lanvin collection by Alber Elbaz for a long time. It was so jazzy, so loose and feminine… No more COOL or DREAM logos around- just pure Lanvin. First, let’s start from the hats- they are fantastic. A bit tribal, but at the same time really glamour with all these feathers. Then, the tweed dresses and jackets all in black. Maybe there wasn’t as much colour as usually at Lanvin, but it felt pretty fine with the toned blue and red. Loved the silhouettes that look flattering on models (and on Edie Campbell!) and the bags that seem to be a little more updated… Thankfully, Alber escaped from his coma, and again creates collections that may be even approved (if she was alive) by Jeanne Lanvin. But still, one mystery is not explained- what did Rihanna do on front row? Was she the unexpected guest…?