Not your conventional runway present: Flying Solo breaks obstacles at Paris Trend Week

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A line of elegantly dressed attendees stretched down the Avenue Marceau, only some steps away from the Arc de Triomphe, ready to enter La Galerie Bourbon for Flying Solo’s Present No. 3. Clad in trending seems to be starting from elegant attire paired with designer heels to effortlessly cool streetwear fashion, the friends mirrored the number of designers featured within the present.

Elena Rudenko. (Wyatt Baker for WSN)

Working between Paris and New York, Flying Solo is an modern trend firm who works with designers around the globe. Cardi B, Bella Hadid and mannequin Coco Rocha have visited the corporate’s retail house in SoHo. For the Spring/Summer time 2024 Paris Trend Week, their lineup included 5 distinct reveals, every that includes a dozen worldwide designers.

After ascending an ivy-adorned staircase, attendees walked into an exquisite room embellished with mint inexperienced partitions and Palladian arched home windows. Two crystal chandeliers showered mild cascading over the intimate house, which teemed with friends and photographers. Full of life digital dance music performed all through the present, beginning with the rhythmic combine, “Moon” by Anima. Every of the 12 designers introduced six to seven distinctive seems to be, all totally different from each other.

From left to right: a model wearing a patterned yellow vest with red-and-gold striped lining and a pair of black heel-high leather boots; a model wearing a yellow-and-purple floral patterned coat; a model wearing a multicolored herbal-patterned jacket with oversized dark blue lapels. — Delhi Classic Co. (Wyatt Baker for WSN)

Delhi Classic Co.’s “Nameless” assortment captivated the viewers with its intricate clothes. Handmade in India, the beautiful couture jackets, blazers and attire resembled artwork items. Designer and founder Manish Chhabra expressed the significance of Indian historical past and mythology in his model.

“The entire inspiration behind the model is to revive Indian artwork, textiles and embroidery,” Chhabra mentioned.

A model wearing a red Devi jacket with golden embroidery. — Devi Jacket, Delhi Classic Co.(Wyatt Baker for WSN)

A standout of his assortment was the “Devi Jacket.” In a wealthy shade of burgundy, the jacket featured the a number of arms of an Indian goddess in breathtaking embroidery. On the again, the phrase “I’m a goddess” was spelled out in Bengali. DVC’s one-of-a-kind items are positive to someday safe its place as a global luxurious trend model.

From left to right: a model wearing an army green sherpa crop top hoodie as well as a fanny pack, a pair of booty shorts and a bucket hat of the same texture and shade; a model wearing a tan sherpa coat, as well as a black-lined crop top and a pair of pajama pants of the same color and texture; a model wearing a tan sherpa cropped hoodie as well as a bucket hat and a pair of patchy shorts of the same color and texture. — Barely Bare Designs. (Wyatt Baker for WSN)

Sadly, not each assortment succeeded in impressing the viewers. One designer’s fluffy sherpa clothes drew raised eyebrows and frowns from friends. A selected look that paired a furry tan sweatshirt with booty shorts felt higher fitted to an H&M marketing campaign than a PFW runway. Nevertheless, by the tip of the present, friends appeared impressed sufficient to neglect in regards to the questionable seems to be.

From left to right: a model wearing a black eye mask, a black leather belt-like choker, a black puffy and ruffled crop top and a pair of black buckled leg warmers; designer Vivien Sophie, wearing a black ribbon tie, a pair of black latex sleeves and a black baby-doll dress, holding a sign that reads “Vivien Sophie;” a model wearing a white collared floral shirt, a white ruffled dress and a pair of white buckled leg warmers. — Vivien Sophie. (Wyatt Baker for WSN)

The present closed glamorously, thanks to 2 manufacturers based by younger feminine designers, each born and raised in Germany. Designer Vivien Sophie’s attractive and modern couture dazzled the viewers. The fashions walked in a sensual and playful method, boldly flaunting the distinctive legwear. By creating her personal materials, Sophie ensured the unparalleled originality of every piece. She hopes to maneuver into arm couture subsequent and ultimately create attire to totally fashion fashions in her designs.

“I see myself as a global trend model. My greatest dream is to be on the quilt of Vogue journal,” Sophie mentioned to the viewers.

From left to right: a model wearing a collared black silk cropped jacket and a pair of black shorts; a model wearing a white one-piece sleeveless sweater dress; a model wearing a black leather coat and a black long dress. — LD13. (Wyatt Baker for WSN)

The ultimate assortment, from sustainable New York Metropolis-based model LD13, consisted of straightforward but unconventional clothes. A skirt and prime totally constructed out of white arm sleeves prompted fascination and awe from friends. LD13 designer Lisa Deurer mentioned she was impressed by a New York behavior of complimenting strangers; outfits on the subway.

“That’s how I see clothes; as an invite to dialog, to dig deeper and finally not be judged,” Deurer mentioned.

From left to right: a model wearing a white-and-blue knitted scarf, a multicolor-lined sweater with oversized sleeves and a pair of white work pants with a blue flared bottom; a model wearing a white sleeveless blazer, a white long dress and a pair of tan patchy pants; a model wearing a blue-and-yellow tie-dyed kaftan dress. — Soltyslabel. (Wyatt Baker for WSN)

Flying Solo demonstrated a daring new creative imaginative and prescient by means of its collaborative idea. Following the present, a remarkably optimistic and loving spirit stuffed the air as designers and fashions congratulated each other. With an upcoming retailer opening in Paris, Flying Solo and its neighborhood of rising designers proceed to remodel the aggressive nature of at present’s trend business.

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