Diesel's creative director, Glenn Martens, believes that the ideal formula for Gen Z is "cheeky, sexy, and in your face," as he stages a fashion show for 7,000 young people in Milan. Martens has pushed the boundaries of denim by distressing and experimenting with different materials, while also incorporating utility clothes and pop culture references. Meanwhile, Kim Jones injects personal touches into his Fendi collection, drawing inspiration from Rome and Karl Lagerfeld's past work. Jones focuses on lightweight fabrics, color-blocking, and comfortable yet refined shapes for his ready-to-wear line.
Fendi's women's wear designer, Kim Jones, showcased a collection at Milan Fashion Week that went beyond the brand's iconic handbags. For the first time, the clothes took center stage, featuring knit dresses, leather skirts, and jackets with color blocking in bright orange, cream, chocolate, and slate blue. The collection exuded a grown-up yet comfortable vibe, incorporating elements of men's wear tailoring and layering without bulk. The designs paid homage to Fendi's past expertise in skins while hinting at a future with fewer fur products. Jones' collection demonstrated the importance of giving creative directors time to establish their vision for a brand.
Dior ambassadors Apo and Mile hired three trucks to promote themselves around Paris during Kim Jones' fifth anniversary show. Colombian rapper Maluma also attended, as did Demi Moore, who wore a men's suit from the collection. Noomi Rapace praised Jones' "powerful" collection, while "Stranger Things" actor Caleb McLaughlin attended his first Dior show and discussed his upcoming music career.
Celebrities including Demi Moore, Winnie Harlow, Pharrell Williams, Offset, J Balvin, Gwendoline Christie, Amber Valletta, and Caleb McLaughlin attended the Dior Fashion Week Show in Paris, where they were treated to an innovative performance by models wearing androgynous suits with funky glasses and hats topped off by pearls and sequins. The show was the kick-off of the summer spectacle by Dior men's artistic director Kim Jones.
Dior's Paris Men's Fashion Week show featured a futuristic metallic ramp with models elevating from square cutouts in the ground. The collection, designed by Kim Jones, showcased bold colors and prints with clean and sharp silhouettes. The outfits were woven with different yarns and featured graphic Cannage motifs, with tweed being the most in demand. The show was attended by several renowned faces, including Pharrell Williams, who recently became the Creative Director of Louis Vuitton Men.
Dior Men's Spring/Summer 2024 collection, designed by creative director Kim Jones, featured neutral-toned suits with applique and shiny baubles, occasional wild patterns, and statement jewelry. The runway show was a spectacle, with models rising up from trap doors and giant hats stealing the show. Despite the lack of seasonal artist collaborations, Jones' refined and versatile suits continue to impress.
Dior celebrated Kim Jones' fifth year as designer with a gender-fluid men's collection at Paris Fashion Week, featuring soft masculinity and haute couture fabrications. Junya Watanabe's punk-inspired collection deconstructed and reconstructed sartorial norms, while AMI merged sophistication with contemporary glamour. Nigo's Kenzo collection infused American workwear with street style and honored the brand's print-heavy legacy. Pharrell Williams attended the Kenzo show, which took place on a bridge overlooking the Seine.
Kim Jones, creative head of Dior menswear and Fendi womenswear and couture, reflects on his first five years at Dior and introduces his "New Look" for pants in the Spring-Summer 2024 collection. Jones has popularized fully-cut, languid trousers, and now introduces a new proportion for men with aggressively cropped trousers. The collection features elegant coats in rich cannage embroidery, vibrant polo shirts, and a refreshed version of the Dior Saddle Bag. Jones collages together the work of several of his predecessors in the same line, creating a collection that is a little punk-y, a little New Wave.
