After two years of physical visiting the Gauchere shows, the Spring/Summer '22
collection of designer Marie-Christine Statz was an intimate
presentation, due to the covid restrictions, which we visited in Paris . The
collection is inspired by the desire for a reunited community and the respect
for nature and one another. This inspiration came back in versatile looks
which were composed in neutral, warm earthy tones and pea green. The designer
is showing a bit more body then usual, with cut-outs on unpredictable places;
like the asymetric cut-out at the abdomen, a one sleeve top and a bit piece of
the back.
The pieces of the collection are woven linnen, slightly oversized jackets
combined with just a simple bandeau bralette, oversized satin shirts, some
with applications or lace, silk skirts, puffed slides and sandals and
sleeveless and collarless blazers, some with a cut-out.
Marie-Christine Statz has created a feminine and parisian chic collection,
perfectly for a breezy summer day as well for an evening dinner or special
occasion. Statz wanted this collection to express her clients identy and mood
when wearing her garment. We think she definetely achieved this and would have
loved to see this elegant collection on a runway, it deserves a better look
then on a clothing rack.
Our favourite picks are the tops with the asymetric cut-outs at the abdomen,
the slight tailored dresses and the two looks with silky skirts and
oversized shirts.
Also shout out to the puffed slides, we tried them out and they walked
perfect!
"Shirts, jackets and bodysuits come with circular cut-outs. The signature
shirting and suiting is made of open weaved summer viscose, tie dye cottons
or a cotton tweed. Next to the soft fabrics, by removing collars and buttons
of the jackets and showing trousers with colour-block and material mix, the
suiting is given a casual feel. Curved button plackets and the mix of fluid
and rigid materials enhance the rounded shapes. Backless tops and dresses
are constructed out of panels of crushed viscose that create a fluid drape.
The trans seasonal approach of the house to create a personal armour which
offers protection without constriction is translated into a series of soft,
padded knitwear styles. It is made of superfine ecocotton and padded with
recycled fibres." Gauchere
(Edit and presentation pictures by Brenda Lookbook pictures Gauchere)
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