Hermes unveils its Paris show, as Ukraine's designers unite
A giant crystal rock glowing upon the sand-colored carpet evoked a glamorous alien planet for Hermes’ champagne-sipping VIP guests at Saturday’s show at Paris Fashion Week
By THOMAS ADAMSON
Published - Oct 01, 2022, 11:04 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 24, 2023, 05:19 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — A giant, glowing crystal rock upon a sand-colored carpet evoked a glamorous alien planet for Hermes’ champagne-sipping VIP guests.
Earthen hues like browns, reds and yellows -- colors long-associated with the heritage brand -- were used at Saturday’s show to create Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski’s utilitarian, low-key yet luxuriant universe for spring.
Elsewhere, Ukraine’s top fashion designers used the platform of Paris Fashion Week to promote their war-battered industry.
Here are some highlights of the spring-summer 2023 collections in Paris on Saturday: