Fashion show 2023, With his star-studded and breathtaking runway presentations, Simon Porte Jacquemus, the creative force behind the renowned Jacquemus brand, continues to enchant the fashion industry. Jacquemus presents its ground-breaking Autumn 2023 collection, named “LE CHOUCHOU,” at the illustrious Palace of Versailles, building on the success of other legendary shows like the straw-clad runway of Spring/Summer 2023 and the famous lavender field background of SS20.
The impressive guest list proves that Jacquemus’ rise to prominence as a fashion powerhouse has drawn much celebrity attention. Victoria and David Beckham, Manu Rios, Monica Bellucci, Eva Longoria, Emily Ratajkowski, Claire Foy, and other celebrities attended this eagerly awaited event. The presence of these famous people emphasizes the significance of this presentation, which was staged at a location that few others, including fashion heavyweights Dior and Chanel, can match. It also highlights the brand’s cult following.
The house decided to have guests ride row boats on its Grand Canal to view the new collection from the water since the standard row of chairs needed to be increased. Since each boat could fit two people plus a rower, several celebrities were paired off. David and Victoria Beckham were seated together, which was an obvious pairing; for the occasion, Victoria wore a baby pink slip dress that reached her ankles. The dress featured a shimmery overlay, a flowing asymmetric hemline, thin spaghetti straps, and a giant ruffled flower adorning her right hip. She accessorized with oversized black sunglasses and a grey structured bag.
Other pairings were pleasant and unexpected. Karol G and Law Roach looked adorable together, and Tina Kunakey and Adèle Exarchopoulos appeared to be having a great time. On their rowboat, Aron Piper and Emily Ratajkowski made for a lovely couple.
The show marked the return of both Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid to the catwalk after a hiatus.
The first fashion show Jenner walked in following the pandemic was Jacquemus’ Paris Fashion Week show in 2021. Additionally, the model modeled the Jacquemus Le sac Ciuciu bag for the company’s August 2021 “La Montagne” advertising campaign. She walked the show in a bodysuit that resembled a cloud. Meanwhile, Hadid wore a sheer white short dress with visible white lingerie underneath.
In fashion show 2023, The looks showcased on the catwalk provided an air of French excellence and regality, with white lingerie sets made of transparent lace, tulle, and silk creating bustles and peplums across short puffy skirts, slinky intricate bralettes, and more complex nighties à la Gigi Hadid’s ensemble, or the square-toe ballet pumps that updated French traditions. Models carried new House bags, signified by a gold ring handle and a simplistic body in leather, far away from Jacquemus’ playful accessories and cult-staple bags that helped to grow the brand in the first place. Instead, the accessories are more refined, complementing the beautiful simplicity of “LE CHOUCHOU.”
On the other hand, the jewelry was more complicated; Kendal Jenner’s necklace clearly alludes to Princess Diana’s choker. The Queen Mother had a jeweled broach that Princess Diana converted into a diamond and sapphire seven-strand pearl choker and worn with the well-known “Revenge Dress.” Jenner wore a creative dress top and lingerie with a rampant amount of fabric. The ensemble was then recreated in red and again with silver sequins.
In fashion show 2023, Simon Porte Jacquemus demonstrated his expertise in menswear. By all means, it was seductive and campy, but it was far more understated than earlier attempts.
Here, the refinement was kept at the forefront: peplum detailing covered the waistlines of baggy white trousers, finished with a little white belt and worn with a cricketer’s polo shirt. The previous volume was then translated into a massively puffy bomber jacket, served in a demure white shade.
Before menswear became a little more daring, beaded fringes protruded from every which way on a white dinner suit jacket and once again on a feminine ensemble that included a magnificent evening coat. The following garment by Jacquemus is a black suit with a puffy off-shoulder sleeve and trousers with belt loops that are inches below the waist. The previous garment’s billowing dimensions were smoothed into a curvy, almost varsity-style, brushed wool jacket in black. Menswear for LE CHOUCHOU ranged from boxy yet precise white suits to luxury interpretations of the modest white vest top and a more daring white lace technical vest. Cold-shoulder sweaters in love heart red were worn with tulle scalloped waist accouterments.
Each outfit demonstrated the brand’s dedication to breaking down barriers and redefining modern fashion.