Rare tribute to avant-garde as dark edge wins the day

PARIS Fashion Week’s sophomore day was a rare tribute to the avant-garde, with nearly every designer showing some signature edge.

First off at the Carrousel de Louvre was Japanese designer Hiroko Koshino, whose designs explore the tension in the modern use of traditional Japanese garments. The collection bore an unusual appeal to an Irish audience in its tribute to mysticism.

Velour screen printed draped dresses in autumnal shades would not go amiss on our shores; while her structured wool coats paired with obi belts and kimono sleeves will no doubt prove a modern covet. In keeping with the old meets new, audiences loved the series of full-length strapless dresses padded in traditional Japanese style and Kishono’s juxtaposition of modern colour blocking on pastoral prints. Not to be forgotten is the shutterbugs’ favourite, a couture-inspired 3D metallic petal dress. Simply divine.