Workwear has been a perpetual source of inspiration for Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, and this season they added another staple into their arsenal: the humble apron.
As ever, they proposed an elevated spin on the concept, with lacquered satin funnel dresses that came with a little back action, courtesy of panels that were tied to create volume or provide glimpses of skin.
More traditional workwear inspirations came through in outfits like an indigo suit that paired a buttoned-up jacket with voluminous cuffed pants. Pinched waists offset the exaggerated volumes of full-sleeved jackets and coats.
The designers released the volume with billowing blouses and tunics that nodded to Britain’s New Romantic movement — think a dusty blue ruched high-collared slipover with a bustle spilling over one hip, or a voluminous burgundy blouson set off with slim matching pants.
“We wanted to create something that works for everyday but is also very assured,” said Tran, noting the colors were inspired by overdyed Amish textiles. By contrast, oversize pajama suits came in sophisticated cloqué fabrics, some covered in hand-painted motifs.
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With their brazen volumes and lack of concession to trends, the clothes required a certain confidence, reflected in the cast of cooler-than-thou models. “They all have their own energy. They are all very individual, but at the same time, they have a hell of a personality,” Tran reflected. As does this brand.