Cut was key on the first day of Paris fashion week: inspired by “the handsome woman” Dries Van Noten brought his beauties down the catwalk in oversized masculine tailoring. Plus-sized tuxedos and cotton shirts were juxtaposed with more feminine pieces that included floral silks, sheer fabrics, pink dip-dying and powdery coloured heels. Over at Hakaan a whitewash of clothes made up the majority of his S/S11 collection, which ranged from thigh-high body cons to floor sweeping dresses. Midriffs made a bold entrance whether exposed or lightly covered, most notably in his all-in-one with its peek-a-boo diamond middle. With dynamic lines and a glamorous feel it was no surprise that he chose Daria Werbowy to open his show, followed by the commanding Natalia Vodianova, Sasha Pivovarova and Lindsey Wixson.
Text by Lucia Davies
Devin Blair is originally from Vancouver. He studied fine art between Glasgow and Jerusalem and now lives in London.
