IT’S IN THE BAG: There’s quite a bit to unpack for “la rentrée” in Paris’ shops, which have unveiled exhibitions this week for the back-to-school season.
After the jacket final yr, Printemps is taking an in-depth have a look at the purse in an exhibition set below the stained glass cupola of its Boulevard Haussmann flagship till Oct. 12.
Curated by Sylvie Marot and Marlène Van de Casteele, “Sac, sac, sac. Greater than a bag” takes a have a look at the historical past, craft heritage and present incarnations of this merchandise usually thought-about a mere accent.
Organized in 12 sections unfold greater than 8,600 sq. ft, some 200 objects are on show, together with designs from manufacturers spanning from Balmain and Louis Vuitton to Coperni and 2025 ANDAM equipment prize winner Sarah Lévy, by way of the likes of Ikea or the French postal service. There are additionally sketches, patents and designs by college students from Esmod Worldwide’s colleges in France.
“Sculpture” for carrying, Ikea x Virgil Abloh, 2019.
Courtesy of Printemps
A number of blocks away, it’s not simply purses that French journalist and lifelong vogue fanatic Sophie Fontanel is keen on.
In her world, something goes, from classics picks like denim, to trenchcoats, belt baggage and sculptural leopard print coats — the one she has her eye on is from Duran Lantink.
By the division retailer’s Boulevard Haussmann flagship, she telegraphs her pleasure of discovering novelties and attempting new issues via a collection of season must-haves that include movies impressed by her Instagram account, which has 465,000 followers.
Throughout the Seine on the Left Financial institution, Le Bon Marché tapped one other well-known French persona: comic and actor Antoine de Caunes, who offered the Nineties “Eurotrash” program with Jean Paul Gaultier and was a cornerstone of the long-running discuss present “Nulle Half Ailleurs.”
For the event, de Caunes revives one among his well-liked characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose style for tall tales is matched solely by his real devotion to music.
All through the shop, the illustrations of French artist Zep, whose pen identify is an homage to Led Zeppelin, function the narrative thread for the “Rock’n’Drôle” (or “Rock’n’Droll” in English) exhibition operating till Oct.19.
One of many areas taken over by the Rock’n’Drôle exhibition.
Courtesy of Le Bon Marche
Choices span from secondhand finds from the likes of cornerstone Paris thrift retailer Kiliwatch and classic specialist Brut, to Seventies-inflected tailoring from Good Morning Keith and eyewear match for musical icons like U2’s Bono and Lenny Kravitz.
The home windows depicting de Caunes’ “Rock Motel” evocation of icons similar to Elvis Presley, Keith Richards and Patti Smith come alive on the second flooring. Elsewhere in retailer, there’s an set up from Harry Nuriev’s Crosby Studios and an area by Paulin, Paulin, Paulin, the household enterprise devoted to growing and preserving the works of late inside designer Pierre Paulin.
In the meantime, it’s the Metropolis of Lights itself that La Samaritaine is celebrating with “Paris en Mode Capital(e),” a title enjoying on its place because the French capital and a pivotal place in vogue.
Working till late October, the occasion turns the division retailer into {a magazine} expertise, giving a vogue editorial-inspired spin to pop-ups for Moncler and South Korean label Time.
Vogue shiny Grazia’s French version is given pleasure of place with a showcase of well-known covers, its archives and present developments. Editors of the journal may also give a peek behind the scenes via workshops for guests.
