Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.
When speaking about his album he mentions, “I decided to reinterpret There and Back Again to offer a fresh perspective on these songs with a more cinematic approach. I think we live in a world now where music is consumed too quickly, and I wanted to give fans a unique listening experience that would deepen their appreciation for the creative process. It’s been incredibly rewarding giving these songs a second life, and I hope that fans and music lovers will take their time to enjoy the new universe we’ve created around this album.”
In the Palais d’Iena, models descended down an array of raised runways, giving the audience a heightened sense of observation. Behind the models, an installation by South Korean artist Geumhyung Jeong further immersed attendees in the interplay between the clothing and the wearer. We witnessed an all-star cast including Mia Goth, Ethel Cain, Amelia Grey, Zaya Wade, and Emma Corrin display pieces that were supplied new meaning through their manipulation.
Excessive layering, exposed stocking waistbands, and sheer slip dress overlays introduce a complexity that runs deeper than the understanding of the pieces themselves — it is grasping the pieces all in relation to each other that informs each look. Dainty cardigans, bulky oversized layers, sleek satchels, and sans-pants get-ups — without a doubt informed by this past year’s viral “no pants” fad — graced the runway.
On the surface level, the subdued color palette of the show, in conjunction with traditional feminine silhouettes, signals to the Miu Miu girl who is buttoned-up and refined — she’s rarely late and always on time. But a closer look provides the viewer with more context; the FW23 Miu Miu girl may be a little bit tardy and her hair is unbrushed (as displayed by the cast who each sported the ‘I woke up like this’ hairstyle) — yet she’s still chic as ever. And it seems that in today’s climate, chic is more of an attitude than a physical manifestation anyway.
View photos of the runway show and full collection below.
