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Mint
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Paris Fashion Week: Menswear high on colours, prints and drama
Team Lounge Designers experimented with bright colours, bold prints and maximalism as well as minimalism at Paris fashion week From the Dior show as part of the Paris Fashion Week in Paris Gift this article The recently concluded Paris Fashion Week menswear was full of drama. The Louis Vuitton show, for instance, saw creative director Pharrell Williams borrowing fashion elements from India, from motifs inspired from the film The Darjeeling Limited (2007) to the snakes-and-ladder runway. Jonathan Anderson, on the other hand, made his debut at Dior with a preppy-meets-punk collection that offered a playful reinterpretation of house heritage code. Others like Kenzo and Hermes employed colours and exaggerated silhouettes to amp up the drama. The recently concluded Paris Fashion Week menswear was full of drama. The Louis Vuitton show, for instance, saw creative director Pharrell Williams borrowing fashion elements from India, from motifs inspired from the film The Darjeeling Limited (2007) to the snakes-and-ladder runway. Jonathan Anderson, on the other hand, made his debut at Dior with a preppy-meets-punk collection that offered a playful reinterpretation of house heritage code. Others like Kenzo and Hermes employed colours and exaggerated silhouettes to amp up the drama. Here are some of the highlights from the Paris fashion week. From the Louis Vuitton show Williams blended Indian tradition and modern dandyism and gave it a contemporary twist. The collection included chunky sandals, embellished trunks and jerseys with jewelled collars. Hermes menswear artistic director Veronique Nichanian's collection was all about comfort and ease. It included tops, bomber jackets and trousers made using woven leather. A model wears a creation as part of the men's Kenzo Spring-Summer 2026 collection, that was presented in Paris, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) The Kenzo show was all about having fun with fashion. There were pink dresses, a tuxedo jacket paired with a printed T-shirt and caps full of graphic pins. From the Dries Van Noten show Dries Van Noten celebrated stripes in various sizes and colours, with many looks offering contrasting shapes and sizes. Topics You May Be Interested In
Mint
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Paris Fashion Week: A menswear show of designs inspired by India, the 90s
The recently concluded spring-summer edition of Paris Fashion Week saw designers looking at various cultures through a new creative lens. Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton, for instance, had the Indian dandy on his moodboard which informed the tailoring. The collection was experimental, soft and free-flowing. For the first time, the motif created by Louis Vuitton for the 2007 film, The Darjeeling Limited, was inculcated as part of a collection. Originally conceived exclusively for the film and emblazoned on 11 pieces of luggage featured in the story, set in India, the pattern included cheetahs, elephants, gazelles, giraffes, rhinoceros, zebras and palm trees on a semi-tan leather base. It also appeared in embroideries on striped shirts and shorts, denim sets, elegant check tailoring and knitwear, as fil-coupé in tailoring and shirting, and as hand-embroidery on a cashmere coat and an over-shirt. Another high point this season was Jonathan Anderson's debut at Dior. The artistic director offered a playful reinterpretation of house heritage code. From capes to boxer shorts, from knitwear to court jackets, every look cross-pollinated textures, motifs and colours. It was part preppy and part punk. Also read: Milan Fashion Week: Designers offer luxury PJs, softly tailored suits At the Saint Laurent show, on the other hand, artistic director Anthony Vaccarello explored the idea of escapism while paying a tribute to a lost generation of queer artists, including Larry Stanton, Patrick Angus and Darrel Ellis. Here are some key menswear trends that emerged at the Paris Fashion Week: It's all in the details The Hermès collection celebrated easy, relaxed and contemporary living tinged with a rakish nonchalance. The first look, for example, featured a putty-hued leather T-shirt with a line of an open-weave technique running from outside sleeve to shoulder. One of the key looks was a pair of trousers crafted from a distinctive lattice-work. Also worth mentioning are Kenzo's jackets and blazers which came accented with military frogging. The belt buckles spelled 'KENZO", 'MEOW" and 'WOOF", reminiscent of the 90s. Archival redux At his debut Dior Men show, Anderson offered a manic mashup of high and low, superimposing historical eras and style sensibilities. Digging deep into the house's storied archives, he reimagined the folds of the 1948 Delft dress as a pair of denim cargo shorts. The 1952 Cigale coat was recreated in of-the-moment moiré. There were nods to Caprice, the checked wool coat from Spring 1948, in a pair of voluminous trousers. Louche tailoring At Amiri, loungewear was mixed with refined tailoring. Monogrammed robes, slippers and tassel-adorned details nodded to grand hotel traditions. The brand was inspired by artist Wes Lang, whose time in Room 34 of the Chateau Marmont initiated a visual dialogue between interior and exterior, stillness and movement. Lang's bird motifs, originally inked on hotel stationery, were employed as embroidery. At Louis Vuitton, silks, leathers and fine wools appeared sun-faded in texture while cashmere mixed with silk, llama or vicuña was treated to resemble raw textures. Dries Van Noten's showcase by Julian Klausner, too, embraced soft tailoring inhabited in silk sarongs, striped shirts, and slouchy tailored trousers. The accessories section The Dior Book Tote was reimagined with book covers, including Les Fleurs du Mal by Charles Baudelaire and In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Another bag, a crossbody, paid an homage to another iconic literary work, Dracula by Bram Stoker. The Lady Dior meanwhile was re-contextualised by artist Sheila Hicks and cloaked in a nest of pure linen ponytails. LV Speedy P9 bags were amplified with painted stripes evoking those of archival trunks, with Monogram embroidery in vibrant blue, ochre and purple, and with monogram gold-thread embroidery on leather. The Speedy P9 also appeared in faded colours on ostrich, in green Sahara-finish crocodile, in scarf prints with three-dimensional monogram elements, and in a tree-of-life carpet weave with animal embroideries. What's more, Hermès designed totes printed with gamboling monkeys. The pièce de résistance, though, was a triple-decker tan Birkin bag avatar. Manish Mishra is a Delhi-based writer and content creator. Also read: Siblings Shantnu and Nikhil's new fashion brand Luxe is a 'rebellious twin'
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Gia Coppola's childhood home in LA asks $2.25M for sale
Lights, camera, Coppola! A Spanish Revival gem in California with deep ties to Hollywood royalty has hit the market for $2.25 million — offering not just sweeping views of Los Angeles, but a front-row seat to the Coppola family legacy. Tucked into the winding streets of Whitley Heights, a historic enclave once favored by silent film icons like Rudolph Valentino and Charlie Chaplin, the 1922 residence was once owned by 'The Godfather' director Francis Ford Coppola. Advertisement Coppola purchased the home in 1994. 13 The pool. William Myers For nearly two decades, it served as the creative haven of his daughter-in-law, costume designer Jacqui Getty, and her director daughter Gia Coppola, when he sold it to them back in October 2013, records show. Advertisement 13 The kitchen. William Myers 13 The kitchen boasts a breakfast nook. William Myers Gia, now 38, was 4 years old when she first moved into the home. Her credits include 'The Last Showgirl,' which came out in 2024. During their time in the home, the mother-daughter duo turned the 1,931-square-foot property into a bohemian Hollywood salon, hosting gatherings that blurred the line between work and play. Advertisement Guests have included everyone from Demi Moore, Leonardo DiCaprio to the Smashing Pumpkins, while Jacqui — whose styling credits span from 'The Darjeeling Limited' to music videos for the Beastie Boys and the Strokes — curated a distinctly calm ambiance. Architecturally, the three-bedroom, four-bath home retains its 1920s charm, with hand-troweled plaster walls, vintage tile, arched French doors and a red-tile roof. 13 Francis Ford Coppola with Gia Coppola in 2014. Getty Images 13 The home occupies roughly 2,000 square feet. William Myers Advertisement 13 The living room. William Myers 13 The dining room. William Myers 13 One of three bedrooms. William Myers The home opens onto lush, multi-level gardens designed by landscape architect Art Luna, with mature greenery enveloping a private dipping pool and multiple al-fresco entertaining areas. Inside, sun-drenched rooms and antique hardware are seen throughout. The primary suite overlooks the garden, while the detached garage has been transformed into a guest suite or studio. Whitley Heights, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, has long been a draw for actors, artists and auteurs seeking quietude with a view. 13 A second bedroom. William Myers 13 A third bedroom. William Myers Advertisement 13 An outdoor loggia. William Myers 13 The outdoor lounge space. William Myers 13 The terrace. William Myers Advertisement The neighborhood's homes were originally developed in the 1920s by Hobart J. Whitley, with many — including this one — built by designer A.S. Barnes. Kristal Moffett of Compass holds the listing.
Express Tribune
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Pharrell Williams' Louis Vuitton show dazzles with retro tailoring and Indian-inspired designs
Pharrell Williams's latest Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week was worth the wait, despite some initial frustrations over its delayed 9 pm start time. The rescheduling, initially met with collective sighs, was quickly forgiven when news broke that Beyoncé and Jay-Z would attend the event, alongside other high-profile figures such as Omar Sy, Steve McQueen, Spike Lee, and Victor Wembanyama. The spring-summer 2026 collection, Williams's most impressive yet since becoming the brand's creative director of menswear in 2023, featured retro tailoring with unique combinations, such as cargo pants paired with shrunken sweaters. The collection showcased the luxury brand's latest tactic of transforming everyday items into premium versions, including striped polo shirts and boxy work shirts, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Titled Paris to India, the collection drew inspiration from modern Indian sartorialism. The influence was visible in the ornate decorations on some of the trunks carried by models and a set designed by Bijoy Jain, featuring a giant hand-painted rendering of snakes and ladders, a traditional Indian game. The soundtrack included a Punjabi track co-produced by AR Rahman, adding another layer of Indian cultural influence. While the collaboration with Indian creatives offered an authentic cultural voice, some critics raised concerns over more reductive elements, such as embroidered exotic animals, which seemed to draw from past Louis Vuitton designs created for Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited. However, the collection's playful references to modern-day India, like cricket-themed striped ties and camping backpacks, added a relevant and fresh twist. Despite some controversy surrounding Williams's work, including criticism over the symbolic placement of the Louis Vuitton logo on Doechii's cheek and the use of luxury materials, Louis Vuitton remains optimistic that Williams's star power and pop-culture-driven designs will continue to drive sales. (Louis Vuitton and LVMH are under pressure, with the group's fashion and leather goods divisions reporting a decline in revenue during the first quarter of 2025.)
Winnipeg Free Press
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Wes Anderson's Phoenician Scheme falls a little bit flat
Wes Anderson's cinematic obsessions and stylistic quirks are so distinctive, so immediately recognizable that when trailers for his movies are released, it can be hard to figure out whether it's an actual Anderson preview or just another YouTube pastiche. Devotees might see this latest project, his 12th feature film, as Peak Anderson. Doubters, meanwhile, might suggest the 56-year-old auteur has overshot the peak and fallen into self-parody. For those Anderson viewers who find his works alternately brilliant and exasperating — and sometimes both things simultaneously — The Phoenician Scheme will probably end up classified as minor Anderson. Mixing up a mid-20th-century international caper with family dysfunction, the story (co-written with Roman Coppola) is intermittently interesting, and it's underlaid — of course — with exquisite and elaborate visual tableaux. But the charm often feels forced and twee, the artifice frequently hardens into rigidity, and that tricky Andersonian balance of irony and sentiment is way, way off. The Phoenician Scheme seems destined to land near the bottom end of Anderson's up-and-down oeuvre, somewhere around The Darjeeling Limited and Isle of Dogs. Benicio del Toro (who worked with Anderson in The French Dispatch) plays Anatole (Zsa-zsa) Korda, a super-rich plutocrat who made his fortune from various nefarious sources (including but not limited to war profiteering, bribery, theft, tax evasion and possibly murder). Having survived repeated assassination attempts that have him pondering his mortality, Zsa-zsa decides to bequeath his empire to his estranged daughter Liesl (The Buccaneers' Mia Threapleton), a pious novitiate nun. First, Zsa-zsa takes Liesl to visit a massive infrastructure project involving a canal, a tunnel, a railway line and a dam, to be built in the fictional Middle Eastern kingdom of Phoenicia. Zsa-zsa is perhaps hoping to make up for years of paternal neglect, while Liesl wants to ameliorate her father's brand of rapacious capitalism (which includes engineered famines and the use of slave labour). TPS Productions/Focus Features/TNS Benicio del Toro (left) and Mia Threapleton play a formerly estranged father and daughter in Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme. The mismatched father-daughter pair, along with Dr. Bjorn (Michael Cera), a Norwegian tutor who's been drafted as Zsa-zsa's new private secretary after the last one was blown up, then visit the scheme's principal investors. These include two basketball-playing Americans (Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston); Marseille Bob (Mathieu Amalric), a canned fish aficionado and nightclub owner; Marty (Jeffrey Wright), an easygoing shipping magnate; and stern, uber-wealthy Cousin Hilda (Scarlett Johansson). There are tussles with assassins, secret agents and amiable Marxist revolutionaries (led by Richard Ayoade), as well as conflicts with a consortium of besuited bureaucrats (led by Rupert Friend), who are attempting to scupper Zsa-zsa's business by driving up the price of 'Bashable Rivets.' Threapleton gives a grounded performance as one of Anderson's recurring types — the wise, grave young woman — and Cera is a constant daffy delight, whose pure enjoyment of Andersonian caprice spreads to the audience. Unfortunately, del Toro, who is in almost every scene, is flat — and not just Anderson flat, with that trademark deadpan delivery, but oddly empty. There are many of the usual Andersonian tropes — a distant parent attempting a late-life redemption, excellent luggage, obscure books (Fleas of the Americas), gorgeous tilework and wall coverings, and vintage modes of transport. TPS Productions/Focus Features (From left) Mathieu Amalric, Michael Cera, Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton and Jeffrey Wright get tangled up in The Phoenician Scheme. There's a magpie-like collection of cultural references, from the films of Orson Welles to Boys' Own adventure stories. There are starry cameos, including drop-ins by Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Bill Murray as God (or vice-versa). There is lots of symmetrical, head-on framing and a gorgeous pastel colour palette of sand, ochre and aqua (last seen in Asteroid City). But does this elegant, eccentric cinematic style add up to much? The film's themes ostensibly involve a socioeconomic look at unfettered capitalism, a philosophical examination of morality, and perhaps an allegory for the process of filmmaking and film financing, but Anderson's extension of these declared ideas feels perfunctory. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. The tone is uneven. There are scenes of slapstick violence that try for antic comedy but don't always come off. But the real problem is the dramatic hollowness. Even amidst their arch artifice, the best of Anderson's films, such as Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Grand Budapest Hotel, tend to be burnished with gentle melancholy, with laments for lost innocence. There is no affective undertow here, and the final scene, which celebrates the modest pleasures of work and family, doesn't have enough emotional heft to work. Even minor Wes Anderson is worth a look. The Phoenician Scheme is watchable, but it's also, sadly, forgettable. Alison GillmorWriter Studying at the University of Winnipeg and later Toronto's York University, Alison Gillmor planned to become an art historian. She ended up catching the journalism bug when she started as visual arts reviewer at the Winnipeg Free Press in 1992. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. 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