Gauchere unveiled its Fall/Winter '24 collection this past September at the
Palais de Tokyo during Paris Fashion Week. Founded in 2013 by designer
Marie-Christine Statz, Guchere is a French prêt-à -porter house that champions
a sophisticated, modern approach to essential tailoring, embracing clothing as
a medium for authentic self-expression.
The house refined progression of minimalist elegance, evolving its signature
philosophy of consistency and continuity.
Designer Marie-Christine Statz
imagines this collection as a conversation with the modern, multi-dimensional
woman, one who embraces a no-compromise wardrobe that balances tailored
structure with fluidity, femininity with versatility, and formality with
casual ease, crafting what feels like a sartorial "second skin".
The collection draws its foundational silhouettes from Neo-Brutalism and Bauhaus
influences, brought to life through sharp tailoring and pristine, unadorned
lines. To balance the collection’s bold Neo-Brutalist elements and the clean, geometric lines inspired by Bauhaus, our photographer opted for a smudged, blurred filter for the runway shots. This softened the visual impact, adding a dreamy contrast to the structured designs.
This season, the collection embraces experimental volumes that are at
once both dense and feather-light, encapsulating both structure and softness,
precision and sensuality. Generously tailored flannel pinstripe suits in storm
cloud grey lend a grounded feel, while close-fitting pieces in wool-silk
blends contrast with structured lambskin and vegan leather jeans, shirts, and
outerwear, adding a hint of restrained edge. Softly cushioned leather goods,
such as gathered leather slippers and pyramid-shaped pouch bags, offer both
comfort and style. The color palette blends warmth and vibrancy with shades of
licorice, cocoa, fawn, claret, and off-whites.
In a refined take on oversized silhouettes, volume becomes enveloping, crafted
to let the wearer luxuriate in ample layers. Padded pieces are created in
black nylon and a delicate pale green jersey, with shoulders that are broad
yet softly structured. Fabrics are meticulously padded and lined, creating a
seamless, rounded finish in the seamwork for the collection.
These voluminous designs are counterbalanced by streamlined lines and
lightweight, monochromatic layering, encouraging wearer customization. For
example, the lapel of a smoking jacket is detachable, allowing it to be
slipped over the head and draped over the shoulders. Asymmetric jackets can be
styled either buttoned into draped shapes or left open to swing freely, while
tops and dresses come with optional sleeves. Roomy trousers can expand
dramatically by unbuttoning a folded hem, and a kimono-sleeve jacket allows
for a subtle design twist, a hidden side seam opening lets the wearer slip an
arm into a trouser pocket without adding bulk to the silhouette.
Our favorite looks include the leather ensembles, especially the trench coats.
The new addition of burgundy tops and trousers enriches the color palette and
might just be the season’s standout hue. The sheer merino wool skirts and
turtlenecks add a feminine, sleek, and modern touch. This collection offers
everything for fall, blending contemporary tailoring with effortless chic in a
truly modern style.
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