SS 2016 Day 2 :
With a focus on Kim Jones, artistic director for Louis vuitton , day 2 of Paris Men’s Spring Summer showcasing had a lot to offer, starting from Philip Lim, Issey Miyake, Rick owens, Yohji Yamamoto and many others.
Louis Vuitton’s men’s collection by Kim Jones introduced traditional Ivy League silhouettes bedecked with exotic prints and embroideries from Southeast Asia. There were jackets and similar pajama sets decorated with animal motifs like birds and monkeys on bamboo trees. On the other hand Phillip Lim’s spring lineup had slouchy silhouettes, sleeveless vests, boxy pants and utility jackets. Oversize shirts replaced jackets for a new kind of suit. Pajamas in silky materials were luxurious and street-friendly at the same time.
Yusuke Takahashi turned the works of photographer Yoshinori Mizutani into wearable art for his brand Issey Miyake Ss’16 collection. Rick Owens’s spring collection “Cyclops,” took inspiration from artists Steven Parrino and John Chamberlain works. There were elaborately draped tunics, twisted knits worn upside down, and basketball-style jerseys. While Yohji Yamamoto spring collection showed silky black jacket with bright yellow stripes and crinkled suit with pinstripes. He used walking the dog or playing guitar as motifs on black suits and white shirts.
Julien David’s new menswear range had comfy bottoms which ranged from Bermuda shorts and stovepipe pants to baggy overalls. While Boris Bidjan Saberi’s spring collection included elongated jackets and shirts with low-slung jumpsuits, shorts and cropped trousers paired with finely cut blazer. Dries Van Noten’s spring collection presented suits, capes, shirts, sweaters, boxer shorts with black-and-white photo prints.
