Spring Summer 19
Malan Breton returns to the global stage that is London Fashion Week with a dazzling display of technicoloured
nostalgia with his SS19 collection Show Girl.
Inspired by the Ziegfeld Follies and tales of his grandmother’s days as a showgirl and opera singer, Malan
Breton’s new work highlights the glamor of traditional showbiz. The Ziegfeld Follies was a series of elaborate
theatrical revue productions on Broadway from 1907 to 1931. The chorus girls elegantly paraded up and down
stairs, costumed across the inspirational spectrum, from exotic birds of paradise to powerful and imposing
battleships.
Malan Breton sheds the dark, defensive layers of AW18, revealing what lies beneath: an abundance of lush and
vivid perennial staples. Buttery-soft tones of leather sit alongside flashes of neon. Textured gown trains sweep
into intricate hand-beading and embroidery, bringing the stage to the runway with sharp aesthetic
commitment. Trails of tulle lavishly drape creating a daydream silhouette.
A subtle revival of bold tailoring brings seventies influence to bear on Breton’s menswear. Charming prints in
hues of blue and powder pink twinkle with unapologetic metallics. Malan’s Taiwanese origin stands as the
collection’s foundation stitching East to West with powerful embossed brocade.
Each piece walks the catwalk with it’s own character and part to play in this spectacularly fresh approach to
couture fashion. Proving once more that he is one of the greatest showman, Malan Breton marries personal
performative history to the sharp lines and tailored specificity of his designs. Rather than just a return to the
fashion stage, Show Girl is Breton’s first act in a grand stage play where his artistic ambition reaches lofty
creative heights.
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