"Courrèges has always been about motion. The collection celebrates the freedom to wear what makes you happy.’"
It was playtime at the Palais de Tokyo with Courrèges. There were no set rules: playful, vibrant colors collided with sculptural silhouettes and funkily shaped hats as Drew Henry made his debut unmistakably his own. The runway was painted with neon yellows, lime greens, cobalt blues and more, signaling a clear departure from the more pared-back palette of his predecessor. Diving into the house archives, Henry rediscovered the vibrancy of earlier Courrèges pieces, bringing their sense of optimism and freedom back to life through a distinctly contemporary lens.
A dressing gown was cut just above the thigh in terry cloth orange, while belts were sometimes left unlooped and at other times loosely tied. Cloche hats had no rigid structure, instead appearing soft and collapsible. There was no strict conformity across the collection; rather, each piece embraced a sense of looseness and spontaneity. Multiple button fastenings offered different ways to manipulate each silhouette, transforming the garments through a series of possible combinations, as the color palette moved from electric blues and rich reds to softer, pastel hues.
Textures were also at play throughout this collection, with vinyl, PVC, knitwear bringing a varied tactile dimension to the runway. Flower-like pom-poms sprouted across the body in several of the closing looks, introducing an organic sensibility to an otherwise space-age, futuristic collection. From its reconfigurable silhouettes to its eclectic textures and colors, Drew Henry’s collection encapsulated the season\s playful spirit.
