According to Jean-Luc Godard, “the edge is what holds the pages together.” Similarly, Paris Fashion Week, which takes place from Monday, February 26th to Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, includes both the fashion shows and presentations organized by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), as well as other events , which take place on the sidelines of the official program. Like rave parties, you have to gather the information yourself; The following selection therefore makes no claim to completeness.
In a time when some fashion shows are too much of a focus (ad nauseum?), and in a world where codes are changing, this almost underground aspect (where creation is encouraged) has a real appeal. In this context, it is important to mention the work of the Moddity platform and that of the publicists who fight to give visibility to those who are less in the spotlight. Perhaps it is precisely this dark side where the greatest surprises can be found. Please note that at the time of publication, the FHCM had not yet announced its ‘Events’ section, which includes, among other things, the “Welcome to Paris” program.
Unscheduled fashion shows:
Monday, February 26th, 8 p.m.: Maison J.Simone. Jude Ferrari, the designer of this brand, comes from Neuilly-sur-Seine. She studied at Central Saint Martins in London and says of her label: “My brand is like a ‘cronut’: a mix of the elegance of a Parisian croissant and the eccentricity of a colorful donut. I try to make the absurd chic.”
Tuesday, February 27th, 5 p.m.: Laruicci. Adored by the likes of Lady Gaga, FKA Twigs, Rina Sawayama, Julia Fox and Karol G, Laruicci is an underground jewelry brand founded in New York in 2009. The ready-to-wear collection was launched in 2019: “The creations aim to liberate the bravest version of yourself.”
Wednesday, February 28th, 6:30 p.m.: Oniriq Fashion Show
Thursday, February 29, 5:00 p.m.: Kopa Time
Thursday, February 29, 5:30 p.m.: Riz Poli. Inspired by the staple rice, Riz Poli was founded in 2021 with the goal of being food for the mind. The brand takes inspiration from something as simple as the daily wardrobe of city life and translates it into a fantastical world to inspire creativity.
Thursday, February 29th, 6:30 p.m.: Theunissen
Saturday, March 2nd, 12.30 p.m.: Serbia Fashion Week
Saturday, March 2nd, 4 p.m.: Lovelouder. London-based Lovelouder promotes responsible and sustainable consumption through unique designs that incorporate cultural, religious, spiritual and esoteric references.
Saturday, March 2nd, 5:30 p.m.: Galvan
Sunday March 3rd, 5:00 p.m.: Chocheng. The women’s fashion brand is characterized by the exclusive use of natural materials, such as combinations of vintage fabrics and vegan materials.
Monday, March 4, 2024, 12:30 p.m.: TGPSZ
Unscheduled presentations:
Monday, February 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Shenzhen Futian Fashion Day Paris. As a showcase for high-end Chinese fashion, this event marks a milestone in the global recognition of Chinese fashion and features three renowned brands of high-quality women’s clothing: Ellassay, Yner and La Koradior.
Tuesday, February 27th, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: HKFG Showcase (Hong Kong Labels).
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: The Kooples, first presentation of the collection designed by Pierre Kaczmarek.
Wednesday, February 28th, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Paul & Joe.
Wednesday, February 28th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Sehnsucht Atelier.
Friday, March 1st, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Rami Al Ali (ready-to-wear collection)
This article originally appeared on FashionUnited.fr. Translated and edited by Simone Preuss.