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For the Nina Ricci Spring Summer '24 collection, Creative Director Harris Reed
imagined day-to-day attire for the modern Nina Ricci client, a glamorous
figure with a full dance card. Pivoting from the show-stopping eveningwear of
last season’s debut, this second outing lays the foundations of a complete
wardrobe, interpreted by Harris with typical exuberance and playfulness.
The Nina Ricci Spring/Summer '24 collection celebrates the joyful pastime of
dress-ups, as mined from childhood memories of trying on his mother’s clothes
and rummaging through the rich Nina Ricci archives. There is the sense of
creating a moment without needing an occasion.
In the spirit of the House codes, sumptuous evening wear remains a pillar, grounded by a raft of elegantly-cut tailoring, oversized blazers, rakish velvet tuxedos, short trench coats – and everyday separates, such as denim, bandeau tops, skater skirts and sweet baby doll and shift dresses.
Overall, for Nina Ricci silhouette offers a paeon to femininity in all forms and expressions, embodied by a diverse cast of individuals. High-waisted pants, mini shorts and skirts, and glam '70s hourglass gowns accentuate the waist and plunging sweetheart necklines highlight the decolletage. Even the suiting flirts with sensuality, with blazers left unbuttoned and tailored waistcoats that feature revealing low-draped backs. Hemlines soar or skim the floor, while platform shoes add height and confidence.
Couture fabrics, like the duchess satin emblematic to Nina Ricci, tweed, and lace, are refreshed by modern cuts and treatments. Leather separates, emboldened by metallic coating or animal prints, are mixed with a saccharine palette of icy pinks and blues and the timelessness of black and white. The fun is in the details: outsized bows add outré adornment. Long evening gloves are embraced from dusk till dawn.
In the spirit of the House codes, sumptuous evening wear remains a pillar, grounded by a raft of elegantly-cut tailoring, oversized blazers, rakish velvet tuxedos, short trench coats – and everyday separates, such as denim, bandeau tops, skater skirts and sweet baby doll and shift dresses.
Overall, for Nina Ricci silhouette offers a paeon to femininity in all forms and expressions, embodied by a diverse cast of individuals. High-waisted pants, mini shorts and skirts, and glam '70s hourglass gowns accentuate the waist and plunging sweetheart necklines highlight the decolletage. Even the suiting flirts with sensuality, with blazers left unbuttoned and tailored waistcoats that feature revealing low-draped backs. Hemlines soar or skim the floor, while platform shoes add height and confidence.
Couture fabrics, like the duchess satin emblematic to Nina Ricci, tweed, and lace, are refreshed by modern cuts and treatments. Leather separates, emboldened by metallic coating or animal prints, are mixed with a saccharine palette of icy pinks and blues and the timelessness of black and white. The fun is in the details: outsized bows add outré adornment. Long evening gloves are embraced from dusk till dawn.
Our absolute favourite looks were the cropped denim jacket worn with a
matching maxi-skirt and styled with big sunglasses, awesome summer vibes. The
white sleek soft dress with little turtle neck (last gif) was a favourite due
to the easyness to wear it on a beach day and chicness to go for a dinner or a
party. Another outstanding ensemble we found in the green metallic blazer worn
with a bikini top as bra, and wide leg trousers, yes yes, yes!
About Harris Reed
Harris Reed joined the Maison as Creative Director for ready-to-wear,
accessories and fragrance in September 2022. The British-American designer and
Central Saint Martins graduate made his name in London with his eponymous
demi-couture label, which celebrates the beauty of fluidity with designs that
create conversations. An influential figure within a new generation of
zeitgeist-defining young creatives, he was honoured by the British Fashion
Council as one of 15 Leaders of Change at the Fashion Awards 2022. His designs
have been worn by bold-faced cultural icons, including Harry Styles, Florence
Pugh, Adele, Solange Knowles and Emma Watson.
About Nina Ricci
Since its inception in Paris by Maria “Nina” Ricci and her son Robert Ricci in
1932, Nina Ricci has represented bold and optimistic femininity. Channelling
an independent, powerful and artistic sensibility encapsulated by the storied
fragrance ‘L’Air du Temps’, created in 1948, the Maison encourages individuals
to flourish and feel their best. Archive symbols including the Three Graces,
doves, apples and flowers combine with contemporary craftsmanship to pave the
way for talented designers to continue to shape the house. With 27-year-old
Creative Director Harris Reed, the Maison welcomes the youngest creative mind
in its history to bring a fresh perspective to Nina Ricci’s legacy.
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