Article | Hermès RTW Fall 2009 | PARIS Fashion Week | March 11, 2009
In this economic climate, the venerable house of Hermès has managed to fly above the proverbial weather on the wings of its leathers, scarves and bags, which luxury consumers — or what’s left of them — clearly consider investment pieces with a guaranteed return. With that in mind, Jean Paul Gaultier delivered a fall collection full of bankable classics done with an aviator motif that underscored Hermès’ gravity-defying high-end power.
The theme, which was mostly a matter of styling, was chosen wisely. Not only did the Amelia Earhart angle allow him to flex Hermès’ strongest muscles — an amazing array of trenches, expertly tailored trousers and jackets and loads of fur trims — but it gave him ample room to stay on trend. Indeed, there were more than a few tony tough girls clad in some combination of leather leggings, slouchy knits and fetching bombers. Plaid scarf dresses and silk separates softened the mix, but this collection was really about the finest in ultraluxe outerwear. Gorgeous coats, long and short, were cut from luscious leathers, croc, astrakhan and thick cashmere, all of which, like Hermès, will stand the test of time.
Source: WWD
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