Dior scarves, H&M x Rokh collaboration, Paolo Roversi exhibition… The Imperative Madame

Dior, fashion said

“When it comes to elegance, the details are as important as the essentials,” said Christian Dior. Thus, accessories have always occupied a special place in the French house, from bags to belts, including, of course, scarves. These latter are honored today through a new photo book. Dior Scarves, Fashion Stories. With 425 colorful and detailed scarves, the work is a true visual repertoire. It spans from the designer’s beginnings in 1949 to Maria Grazia Chiuri’s current fashions, covering scarves by theme: Paris, Flora, Messages, Optical Games and many others. We find many sources of inspiration, from Lasso Caves to modern art, or even a map of Paris inspired by the Turgot Plan that appeared on a scarf designed by Marc Bohan in the 1950s. Dior fashion is thus told through the varied prism of silk.

“Dior Scarves, Fashion Stories’, Thames & Hudson, 760 pages, €85, available from 28 March 2024.

H&M and Rokh, democratized fashion

H&M is used to collaborating with big names in fashion. Margiela, Marni, Versace, Balmain, many designers put their name on the label of the Swedish brand. It’s Rokh Hwang’s turn to create a capsule. The recipient of the 2018 LVMH Prize Special Prize, he offers around fifty pieces, all of which bear his codes: belts with metal rivets, tailoring deconstructed, corsets and lots of two-tones. The most original piece. A pair of floral opera gloves to slip under a white shirt. Great fashion at low prices, lucky bet!

The H&M x Rokh collection will be available from April 18, 2024 at the boutique at 3 rue Lafayette in Paris, as well as in Yerevan. hm.com.

Nike, sports fashion

Did you know that the Gallic rooster has adorned football shirts since 1909 and that it was born after disagreements between the federations? And the blue color was originally chosen because no other team in the world used it. However, these two elements have accompanied French football to this day, and Nike has chosen to enhance them. The brand has unveiled its new kits designed for all French football teams for the upcoming major tournaments, be they women’s, men’s or under-23s (ie players under the age of 23). The blue is electric and the rooster is oversized, erected as a symbol of the ambition of the current generation. Inside, the words “Our differences unite us” are a reminder of the inclusive values ​​important in sports.

The men’s collection is now available nike.com and the home jersey will be worn by the players during the France-Germany match on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The women’s collection will be released in the spring.

Ceucle, fashion of hope

Imagine a retrofitted, unisex wardrobe produced locally in Ile-de-France in collaboration with a professional re-integration workshop. Now imagine that in addition to being responsible, this wardrobe is a cross between streetwear aesthetics and tailoring, with sober colors and large volumes reminiscent of Japanese cuts. This is what Ceucle, a young French brand, is offering, which is opening a pop-up window in Paris until March 24. A chance to discover the faithful yet progressive vision of the founder of the Paris Couture Union Chamber, Aurian Blandin-Gall. Fashion that does good and sets an example for tomorrow.

The Ceucle pop-up is open at 30 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine (Paris 12).^e) until Sunday, March 24 at 11 a.m 7 in the evening. no.

Sessùn and Sebago, beach fashion

They are instantly recognizable. Sometimes considered too traditional or too bourgeois, boat shoes have nevertheless attracted many enthusiasts. They are distinguished by their non-slip soles (originally designed to prevent slipping on boat decks), eyelets and a lacing system around the foot. If they are chosen more often by men than women, this may change. Sebago, a leading figure in the niche, has teamed up with French brand Sessùn to offer a women’s pair that can be worn both at sea and in the city.

The Sebago x Sessùn Ranger will be available from April 3, 2024 in selected Sessùn and Sebago stores as well as sessun.com: And sebago.com:

Paolo Roversi at the Palais Galliera, fashion photo

Paolo Roversi immortalized the creations of fashion’s biggest names and its brightest faces. The photographer has dedicated his career to this world, capturing it in his own style. Between the play of lights and diluted touches of color, his photographs sometimes resemble paintings. Born in Italy in 1947 (the year his beloved Polaroid was invented), Paolo Roversi arrived in Paris in 1973. He admired Guy Bourdain and went to his studio wanting to be his assistant. The Frenchman asks him his astrological sign, he replies “Libra” which brings him “So no, it wouldn’t be possible…”. Since then, the young photographer has come a long way, inventing his own language, establishing photographic evidence in the environment; A career spanning fifty years continues at the Palais Galliera until July 14, 2024. This is Paolo Roversi’s first Paris monograph, bringing together 140 works, some of which have never been seen before.

Paolo Roversi exhibition at the Palais Galliera, March 16 to July 14. Additional information palacegalleria.fr: