Among the powerful lines and masses of urban structures, the clean lines and subtle strength of the Christophe Josse Fall-Winter Collection mingle and take shape in a sure combination.
The architecture of the surroundings and dresses echo each other with palpable skill.
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Against a background of rough concrete, the harmonious silhouette of a girl in a man's shirt and high-waisted trousers, with the profile of a greek medallion, stands out in counterpoint to a timeless modernity.
Pure lines are underpinned by the expertise of extraordinary craftspeople (embroiderers, accessory artists, glass-blowers and belt-makers) and exquisite materials like satin leather, faille, taffeta, gazar, inlaid antique lace and faille highlighted with crystals.
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Everything is a mutual response, with play on contrasts between matt and shiny materials in a elegant, restrained, precise range of meticulously chosen colours.
A white crepe dress with a collar and yoke in satin leather; a faille jacket with a contrasting wool, alpaca and mohair trim collar… on magnificent time-worn flagstones, a girl steps out in sandals with blown glass medallions set off by gold-ringed cords.
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Huge mirrors in the windows reflect the image of her graceful figure.
On the back of her shirt, a star sporting iridescent crystals sets the sky ablaze with a myriad sparkling lights.
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