Enfants Riches Déprimés, known as provoking the fashionworld by pushing
boundaries, presented their Spring/Summer '25 collection at Sotheby's,
situated in one of the most affluent quartiers of Paris during Fashionweek.
Following the brands since their first show during Paris Fashionweek and
genuinly interested in their growth, we were excited to attend the show for
the first time.
A
computer, the sole object in the cage, symbolized the endless
scrolling through online perfection, driven by a consumer culture
where everything that emphasizes success and wealth, is just one
click away.
Inside the cages, with imaginary guards shaving the men's heads, the
collection challenges the self-imposed slavery we embrace in the
pursuit of autonomy and success and embodies the feeling of
entrapment many experience in a world obsessed with materialism.
As the models traversed the runway, opulent fabrics were transformed
into garments that redefined classic shapes, embracing a raw and
unconventional aesthetic. Each design served as a powefull
commentary against the relentless forces that dictate modern
existence. The final look, a Victorian-style corset dress
paired with a cage-like bag holding a mouse, offered a haunting and
insightful commentary on the collection's themes. Enfants Riches
Déprimés remains a provokave force in fashion, highlighting the
unsettling aspects of a society obsessed with wealth and status
while championing freedom and authenticity.
Collection notes:
In the echo chambers of Sotheby’s Paris, Enfants Riches Déprimés
Spring/Summer '25 collection, a macabre exploration of forced
assimilation, rejection and the silent oppression underlying modern
existence. The collection critiques the at times suffocating forces
of capitalism, societal norms, and the worship of wealth and youth
through stark, deconstructed designs embellished in antique silver,
bronze, and silk.
Harsh silhouettes, raw seams, and self-binding details evoke a sense
of constraint and repression. Yet their glossy, opulent materials
symbolize the emptiness of excess, while youthful, skin-baring
pieces confirm and entice the fever dream of passé consumption.
Enfants Riches Déprimés's work questions the self-imposed bondage we
entertain in our pursuit of autonomy and success, creating a
collection that is a meditation on the silent command within culture
that holds us captive.
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