Paris has been saturated in cobalt blue this week, and while that can be dangerous for your health (no really, cobalt poisoning is a thing), we’re happy to risk a little for the sake of fashion. The powerful hue has made stops at big shows like Céline, Stella McCartney, Balenciaga and Chanel already, making it Read more →
The weekend may be here, but there’s no time for rest over in Paris– our reviews and galleries are still coming in full force! Check out what we thought about Glenn Martens‘s art-inspired debut show, Felipe Oliveira Baptista’s zebra-filled collection, and the seriously dark, avant garde looks from Ann Demeulemeester. And be sure to check Read more →
What I most love about Felipe Oliveira Baptista’s shows is the soundtrack. A few years ago, the Portuguese designer insisted on hip-hop, crunk and electro beats. This season, the models strutted down to the sound of Azealia Banks remixed with Favela booty beats. Quite a change from the increasing number of Goth-ish collections coming out Read more →
After his first collection for Lacoste received rather phenomenal reviews, Felipe Oliveira Baptista’s own line, shown yesterday in Paris, continued to explore the theme of practicality with a sexy undertone.
After riffing on dancewear last season, this season Baptista produced a symphony of zippers. The show kicked off with a white dress with brown zippers down the front, with plenty more swirling around the arms, begging to be opened. This was followed by a couple more well-behaved ensembles, such as a beige skirt suit with wide sleeves and a matching straight skirt, then a white a-line jacket and pencil skirt suitable for Emma Peel.
Chances are when you think of Lacoste, you think of a pique polo in pale pink adorned with a cute little crocodile. The brand, while never forsaking its roots, is looking to elevate itself off the tennis court and golf course and into your daily wardrobe, with very intriguing results this season. This is Felipe Oliveira Baptista’s first collection for the brand–you’ll recall that former Lacoste creative director Christophe Lemaire decamped for Hermes last year. While Lemaire invigorated the brand a lot, Baptista seems to be out to really turn it on its head.
Felipe Oliveira Baptista was made head designer at Lacoste, for his ergonomic tailoring and easy-to-wear elegance.
His own line, that he showed yesterday at Paris’ Palais de Tokyo, felt like a dark, high-end take on his sporty designs. A press release on each seat informed us that the theme of the collection was a “post-apocalyptic atmosphere short-circuited by vivid images of exotic amphibians.” Indeed, a military efficiency punctuated with touches of rain forest fluroescents soon filled up the runway.
