Couture Report

Contemporary art, sculptural shapes and power petals played starring roles on the Paris runways for the haute couture spring/summer 2020 shows. By Avril Mair

CHANEL

Virginie Viard looked back to Coco Chanel’s childhood in a convent at Aubazine for her show, which was set in the kitchen garden of a cloister. The black-and-white uniform that dominated Chanel’s youth was transformed into clothes with a pleasing austerity—something of a signature for the designer. This was a beautiful collection, at once respectful and resolutely modern.