Designer Hedi Slimane put on a refined collection for Celine that was notable for its — relative — understatement.
Slimane’s touchstone for several seasons, the air of the on-trend 1970’s, was captured in every of the 111 — yes, 111 — salable looks.
Oversize black floppy hats followed statement talisman necklaces, sequined dresses with bow collars, ruffles on shirts and, of course, that decade’s staple of brown corduroy pants. They were all styles we’ve seen before on the Slimane-Celine runway.
Yet this season was marked by an added refinement — with a perfect balance to the silhouette.
The statement piece of a cascading layered bohemian skirt that sparkled in black, magenta, artichoke and coral, could have been extreme, but was handled with refinement. It was paired with a simple black bolero-style jacket that allowed the dominant garment breathing space. Giant fur coats were delivered in black, to merge with the model’s pants and create a visual continuity. While, culottes fluttered gently.
The bourgeois codes of the storied house of Celine seem to be having a positive effect on Slimane, the once-wild child of fashion.
They have somehow complemented his love of excess, by slightly reining it in.
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