Paris Fashion Week

SS21 Trends

At Paris Fashion Week one of the key words summing up SS21 was ‘home made’. A renewed focus of craft, craftsmanship and traditional home making carried through from Milan and into the French capital. The natural world and human’s impact upon it were also talking points addressed by many designers via increased emphasis on sustainable initiatives and survival-esque practicality that could be required if we do not follow them.

Key looks from Balenciaga

Tapping into the key topics of the season, Demna Gvasalia’s collection for Balenciaga explored sustainability and gender-fluidity. Upcycling, eco-friendly dyes, and plant fibre fabrics all came with sustainable certifications and more plans to improve the label’s environmental credentials in future. A reduced number of cuts and fits in the collection put focus on the silhouette created by the wearer while bathrobe-inspired styles and orthopaedic sandals added a comfort element.

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