Hermes brings refined fashion to the desert rave scene at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Hermes (HRMS.PA) artistic director Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski harnessed the Burning Man Festival vibes and added swirls of color and utilitarian touches to a stylish spring-summer collection that was unveiled Saturday. to the rhythm of techno.

“A rave in the desert”, announced the notes of the show that were distributed by the attendees in suits who also received the guests with glasses of champagne.

The audience was seated in bleachers in front of a huge stage in the shape of a mound of desert sand, a white shape that came to life with moving colors as the show began.

Models walked around the richly carpeted set in cubist-style platform sandals.

The first look was classic Hermes: a pale tan leather shirt and pants ensemble, the top with a collar and wide sleeves, while the pant legs were gently tapered at the bottom.

Later came an explosion of russet looks, followed by silky dresses with large patches of orange and pink, garments made from perforated leather, and slightly bolder graphic prints outlined with black.

Tent straps lifted the hem panels and decorated bare bellies, while drawstrings ran up and down the seams and a minimalist military-style leather vest had a slim backpack pouch.

International celebrities and crowds have flooded the French capital for Paris Fashion Week, which ends on October 4, marking the fashion industry’s sweeping comeback as the post-pandemic boom in fashion sales continues. luxury.

Italian fashion house Valentino shows on Sunday, while Chanel and Louis Vuitton walked on Tuesday.

Information from Mimosa Spencer; Edited by David Holmes

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