MODE IN FRANCE
French ready-to-wear labels ensured that CPM
was not devoid of the classic Parisian touch. Un
Jour Ailleurs showcased a line that had numbers
such as a printed blouse and cropped pants,
while Rhum Raisin offered a printed peasant-
style midi, and an all-white pair of top and pants
with a chequered shrug, among others. Brands
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such as Mado et les
es Autres, La Fée Maraboutée,
Marabout ée,
Mât de Misaine, and Leo & Ugo kept it practical
practic cal
with blouses, comfortable pants, flared skirts,
and shirts. Lauren Vidal’s pale green safari dress
ess
clearly stood for relaxed casual wear, while the e
shaded cream-and-red wrap mini with flounces
es
exuded a flirty vibe. Among the many offerings s
made by Derhy, the textured white mini and a red-
and-white abstract midi were some of the most
st
eye-catching. From Dona Lisa came a sarong
skirt paired with a white tee, while Aigle’s T-shirt
irt
dress was worn with a khaki multi-pocketed
jacket, which was equal parts utilitarian and
stylish.
Other shows that were a part of CPM Spring
g
Summer 2020 were the Body & Beach and
Designerpool fashion shows, the Grand Defile
Lingerie show, and the WGSN Buyers’ Briefing.
g. Q
wear Rajib unveiled the colours of the rainb
wear.
rainbow
in polychromatic dresses and tunics of varying
lengths. The drama of embroidered knee-length
coats over dresses was a great offering from
Itan Songket in shades of deep rust and red.
Displaying the evergreen finesse of indigo, POKA
worked with pieces like denim sheaths topped
with an embroidered biker’s jacket or an indigo,
embellished long-sleeved peasant dress.