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Jan 24, 2025 | wwd.com | Alex Wynne |Daisy Ridley |Nava Mau |Kate Walsh

Inspired by the country life and travels with his mother, Anthony Alvarez’s collection had a less exuberant feel this season, amply highlighting delicate design details found in references to nature walks and fallen leaves. Another leitmotif came from a childhood ritual in France, “le goûter,” an after-school snack where families often sit together and share stories and treats.

Jan 24, 2025 | wwd.com | Alex Wynne |Daisy Ridley |Nava Mau |Kate Walsh

PARIS — On the sidelines of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode’s Sphere showroom for emerging brands at the Palais de Tokyo Thursday afternoon, France’s Culture Minister, Rachida Dati, pledged new support for young design talent in the French capital. “Whenever people think about France, they think about fashion,” Dati said to gathered journalists. “When people think about Paris, they think about fashion, about luxury, about lifestyle.

Jan 23, 2025 | wwd.com | Alex Wynne |Daisy Ridley |Nava Mau |Kate Walsh

Designer Jay Song often takes painting as his starting point. This season, his second offering a coed lineup, he played with Baroque references inspired by portraits by Diego Velázquez, specifically the “picadill” collar, which gave the collection its name. His version, crafted from creased leather reinforced with hidden layers of aluminum and paired with matching cuffs that emerged from the sleeves, had a starched look.

Jan 23, 2025 | wwd.com | Alex Wynne |Daisy Ridley |Nava Mau |Kate Walsh

Last summer, Jeanne Friot was one of a handful of young French designers showcased during the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games. Her look, inspired by Joan of Arc, was the starting point for her battle-ready genderless fall collection. “I wanted to develop the story,” said the designer, who shares the French first name of the historic heroine, backstage before her show. “There was a lot we could dig into.

Jan 22, 2025 | wwd.com | Alex Wynne |Daisy Ridley |Nava Mau |Kate Walsh

Emeric Tchatchoua wants to encourage us to slow down. “I was home watching a movie, and my phone kept on ringing. It made me think about when I was a kid, when everyone always watched all the way through,” said last year’s ANDAM Special Prize winner backstage ahead of his show.