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3.Paradis SS26 Indulges in the Sands of Time
If today's climate seems dark or uncertain, and designerEmeric Tchatchouais shooting for the stars to lift fashion's spirits. Described by the Parisian label as an 'introspective collection' that explores 'the illusion of time through the imagery of the desert,' the presentation included illustrations from the French children's bookThe Little Prince, Surrealist-inspired design details, and an electrifying color palette.
With the runway floor covered in sand and the windows tinted in technicolor hues, the venue immersed guests in a desert landscape, perhaps the Saharan setting ofThe Little opening looks drew from the dry hues of desert terrains, with shades of beige, tan, rust, and dark brown, and then deep shades of blue usher in star-laden garments inspired by the famous children's book. Towards the close of the presentation, veered the other direction with electric orange and hot pink, evoking a smoldering sunset.
While reprising classic menswear silhouettes including two-piece suits, leather blousons, elegant shirting, and roomy trousers, each style is slightly tweaked with playful flair. Pant legs and jacket arms feature twisted wrinkles, pant waistbands are multiplied by four, and some collared button-ups explode into a translucent organza on one side. Standout details include a repeating timepiece pattern that eventually manifests into a coat pinned with various watches, and a new rendition of camouflage embellished with glistening crystals.
The runway also featured a range of special guest models, including rapperFrench Montana,who wore an asymmetrical white blazer, andSolange's sonJulez Smith, who wore a hot pink two-piece.
See the gallery above for a closer look at SS26 and stay tuned to Hypebeast for coverage of Paris Fashion Week.
