Get Waisted
Whether buttoned, belted or zipped, higher cuts continue to rise for the autumn season
Skyscrapingly high and slimly structured— this season calls for brave new heights, and for once we’re not talking about shoes. As proportions have shortened and designers have taken a trip back in time, the ’70s high-waisted silhouette has risen to new extremes. Isabel Marant has focused on reshaping the feminine silhouette by raising the waist and inserting belted features over tucked-in, relaxed tops for further accentuation. Heightening the signature feminine look, the ultra-high-waisted pants were a cinch for Sonia Rykiel’s new creative director, Julie de Libran (autumn 2015 marks her third collection for the Parisian label). Buttons climbed their way to the top of wide-leg silhouettes that latched onto figure-flattering tops. Just remember not to “waist” this opportunity, so tuck in tailored tops to create an hourglass shape. Clockwise from top: Models backstage at Isabel Marant; belt by Lanvin; earrings by Christian Dior; boot by Lanvin; look by Sonia Rykiel; handbag by Chloé