Apparel Online Bangladesh Magazine December Issue 2018 | Page 72

DIRECTIONS BY
Courrèges
Balenciaga
Givenchy
Sandals Meet Tights
Situationist
S
hoes with tights are always considered synonymous to the ’90s era of minimalist fashion, but the Parisian runways
saw a twist to the trend with tights and socks being paired against sandals, chunky or strappy, in a manner that
was far away from minimalist.
Miu Miu
Not just limited to thin mesh, the tights were now in extravagant fabrics such as shimmer polyesters and embroidered
satin. They were set to contrast the footwear and attires or to complement them being strewn in tones in gradation
to that of the ensemble. In fact, more progressive brands such as Courrèges stuck to their narcissistic signature by
showcasing skin-tone tights slammed with the brand’s logo with miniskirts and flat sandals.
Balmain
Alexander McQueen
Balmain
Celine
Modern Corset Silhouette
C
orsets have been emblematic of a very restrictively feminine figure, but the contemporary designers are taking
the corset silhouette to a level that speaks about feminine body with a bold and empowering edge. The models
breezed through the Parisian runways wearing garments that cinched perfectly at the waist but had exaggerating
patterns.
Power shoulders set against flattering Celtic leather waist-belts with peplum extensions, dramatic structured circular
shoulders with cinched waists, chunky rectangular jackets set against fit and flare dresses along with coatdresses with
caged waists defined the trend for S/S ’19 in Paris.
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