Ziggy Chen held his Spring/Summer '25 show at the well-known Lycée Henri-IV,
inside the library where the historic building added a fitting and elegant
backdrop to the collection. The collection featured soft, relaxed silhouettes
that prioritize comfort and a natural look. Fabrics and textures were
thoughtfully chosen to avoid stiff or structured shapes, creating a smooth and
easy feel. Loose, relaxed outfits with layers are styled with scarves, neck
wraps, hoods, and kind of fisherman hats. Each piece is designed to move with
the body, using materials that flow and drape effortlessly. The unique (sun)glasses are a stylish addition to the collection and come from Rigards.
Collection notes:
On the occasion of the Paris Fashion Week, Ziggy Chen presents: GNARTRICATE
盘枝错节
The Ziggy Chen Spring/Summer '25 collection “盘枝错节” is inspired by a
Chinese idiom, that originally means 'Intertwining roots' and refers to the
invisible and founding part of the plant, which determines its nourishment and
stability.
As a transposition, the designer plays by combining Gnarled Branches and
Intricate by fusing them into GNARTRICATE. No longer underground and hidden
but visible, disruptive branches that grow and spread disorderly. GNARTRICATE
plays with the balance between beauty and decadence, chaos and rigour,
elegance and comfort. Co Colours and materials draw inspiration from
traditional architectures, and from the plays of light and shadows that
interact with the voids and solids created by the garden vegetation.
Presentation Credits The colours have been faded by the passage of time. We
therefore find various shades of purple, alongside greens and greys.
References to the walls that enclose the gardens, on which the intricate and
strong branches cling. The silhouettes of the collection are soft, instantly
referring to comfort and naturalness. The texture of the materials and the
patterns of the fabrics reflect the constructed or aggressive shapes, to
embody soft pleasantness. Each garment brings back a natural and sinuous
experience, in which the body is caressed by the fabrics, which follow it
fluidly in every movement.
About Ziggy Chen:
Ziggy Chen is anew design project seeking to articulate the encounter between
tradition and contemporary times, expressed through the medium of
clothing. The evolution of the project from its inception has manifested a
strong focus on the research and detailing of simple volumes, as well as the
exploration of different uses of materials. This revisits the rule of
industrialization without compromise, to redefine the landscape of what is
commonly accepted as old or new.
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