Lebanese designer Elie Saab unveiled her autumn/winter 2024-25 ready-to-wear collection at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing darker colours in a suitably wintry palette.
Figure-hugging olive green dresses were shown on the catwalk, while deep purples and muted navy blues were also part of the new offering.
"The Elie Saab ready-to-wear Fall/ Winter 2024-25 collection is a timeless song where the tunes of Graceland sound beyond Elvis (Presley)," the fashion house announced on Instagram.
In addition to dresses, the designer offered a variety of chic tailored separates, with a shimmering coat with razor-sharp lapels contrasting nicely with the soft curves and florals of another all-white coat.
Guests included influencers such as Olivia Palermo, Natalie Fanj and Tamara Kalinic, AFP reported.
Elsewhere during a rainy Paris Fashion Week on Saturday, luxury brand Hermes explored the meaning of "quiet luxury." This season, the narrative took on a more sombre and introspective character as creative director Nadege Vanhee-Kibulski suggested brooding black leathers that recalled the deep, reflective tones of the late French artist Soulages.
The close-fitting buckles and delicate ribbing on the tailored trousers showcased Vanhee-Kibulski's ability to combine Hermes' legendary craftsmanship with innovative design. Amid this darker palette were muted flashes that wove themselves poetically into the collection, the Associated Press reported.
Braving the stubborn Parisian rain, K-Pop star Sandara Park headlined Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood, captivating the crowd in a punk-tinged corset embellished with pearls. The opening ensembles transported the audience back in time against a backdrop of modern fusions, conveying the essence of the serf, the medieval farm worker. Patterns included leggings, garters resembling capes, mystical talismans, and thick knitted sweaters cut in the shape of a teardrop.
Meanwhile, elegant sophistication, minimalism and a touch of carefree continue to define Carven. The historic house, originally founded by Marie Louise Carven in 1945, has evolved under various male creative directors since its relaunch in 2009 and 2018. Stepping into the line as the first female head since the relaunch, Louise Trotter presented her second collection on Saturday, cleverly weaving the brand's 1950s origins with a minimalist aesthetic reminiscent of the 1990s.
The show opened with one notable element: a brown round-shouldered coat that was both loose and indicative of the new direction Trotter is taking Carven.
This item kicked off a collection with dimension and perception - for example, one striking dress had a trompe l'oeil effect, cleverly designed to look two-dimensional.