The Tamesis
Live reports from FashionBefore the Chanel and Louis Vuitton fashion shows, the Paris offices penetrating Host (and special guest Claire Thomson-Jonville, Head of Editorial Content Fashion France) agrees: in general, new creative directors in fashion have stopped auditioning and started owning these roles. Nowhere was this more clear than at Givenchy, where Sarah Burton wowed the crowd with a fringed gown for Mona Tougaard. Michael Rider’s third performance of Celine at the Institut de France was also a highlight: as Sarah Mower said, “expensive to look at but aspirationally relatable”.
Elsewhere, Pieter Mulier’s intimate farewell to Alaïa creates a touching scene. His decision to seat the entire studio team and write a book in their honor feels particularly thoughtful. “These designers showed us their intention, empathy and goodwill,” Chioma said.
However, as Paris Fashion Week comes to an end, all eyes are once again on Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel, and British Fashion Week FashionMarch cover star (and friend of the Pod!) Bhavitha Mandava is now officially a brand ambassador. As Chloe said in her closing words: “Happy Chanel Day to everyone celebrating!”
