Haute Couture Paris 2021: Alber Elbaz Shines, Gucci and Bally Embrace Nature
The 2021 Paris Haute Couture presentations combined grandeur with reflection. While Dior's collection was visually striking, it felt more like an advertisement due to Matteo Garrone's film. Chanel's showcase stirred memories of Karl Lagerfeld, whereas Fendi's event prompted speculation about the absence of Silvia Venturini Fendi following her successful Milan show. Kim Jones's selections at Fendi appeared lackluster. Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli streamed a show from Rome's Galleria Colonna, presenting models reminiscent of modern Marie Antoinettes. Alber Elbaz's 'AZ Factory' introduced a unique film-show featuring inclusive sizing and innovative elements like a back-zip fastener. Additionally, Gucci partnered with The North Face for a documentary by Sean Vegezzi, and Bally's 'Elemental Balance' campaign highlighted natural light in its virtual showcase.
Key facts
- Paris Haute Couture shows 2021 featured many filmic presentations.
- Dior's collection was shown in a film by Matteo Garrone.
- Chanel's show made viewers nostalgic for Karl Lagerfeld.
- Fendi's show raised questions about Silvia Venturini Fendi's role.
- Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli streamed from Galleria Colonna in Rome.
- Alber Elbaz presented 'AZ Factory' as a film-show with inclusive sizing.
- Elbaz's collection included a back-zip fastener and 'Sneaker-dresses'.
- Gucci collaborated with The North Face, documented by Sean Vegezzi.
- Bally's 'Elemental Balance' campaign includes a film by Antonio Monfreda.
Entities
Artists
- Alber Elbaz
- Matteo Garrone
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Silvia Venturini Fendi
- Kim Jones
- Pierpaolo Piccioli
- Demi Moore
- Virginia Woolf
- Sean Vegezzi
- Alessandro Michele
- David Whetstone
- Nina Williams
- Antonio Monfreda
- Giorgio Horn
- Jackson Frederick
- Guido Freddi
- Clara Tosi Pamphili
Institutions
- Dior
- Chanel
- Fendi
- Valentino
- AZ Factory
- Lanvin
- Gucci
- The North Face
- Bally
- Galleria Colonna
- Pixar
- Massive Attack
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Rome
- Italy
- Alps
- Milan