Vionnet Fall Winter 2017 2018
The inspiration for the collection came from New Guinea, and the colorful lightness of the birds of paradise. The inspiration seemed to translate quite literally with the fluidity of the dresses and even embroidered birds on some of the pieces. The feathers of the birds inspired the pops of color including turquoise, fuchsia, and greens that contrasted the black and light brown. The creative director compared these exotic birds to women of modernity. Goga Ashkenazi was not only inspired New Guinea, but also a picture of the Vionnet Atelier staff, which were mainly women. Emotions felt from these photos were put into the designs, contributing to the “women’s empowerment” theme that we saw during Milan Fashion Week. The beautiful dresses were accessorized with ankle boots, mules, and necklaces with precious stones.
