Colourful Fashions from Paris

Stiff Sheets

January 1989 •English

Stiff Sheets indicts public health officials and politicians for the lack of adequate and humane care for people with AIDS in Los Angeles, this time documenting a mock fashion show staged by ACT UP activists.

Mezinárodní přehlídka odívání

January 1954 •Czech

Notebook on Cities and Clothes

December 1989 •German

Wim Wenders talks with Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto about the creative process and ponders the relationship between cities, identity and the cinema in the digital age.

Mode Reville

January 1929 •French

Silent documentary short showcasing a fashion show in the late twenties set at the Côte d'Azur.

Celebration

November 2018 •French

A documentary on Yves Saint-Laurent and the legendary fashion designer's final show.

Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton

April 2007 •English

From Japan to America, the LV sign dominates the fashion scene. And, one man alone designs the Louis Vuitton creations the exceptional Marc Jacobs. With unprecedented access to one of the world's hottest and busiest designers, Loïc Prigent offers an intimate and revealing portrait of the reclusive Marc Jacobs and the world of haute couture. Whether in the offices and workrooms of Paris and New York, the back of his car, or backstage at a fashion show, we see a genius at work. Jacobs endures unimaginable pressure to chart new paths in fashion as he straddles the demands of the Louis Vuitton conglomerate and his own Marc Jacobs label.

Battle at Versailles

May 2016 •English

M2M's first original long-form documentary, Battle at Versailles, follows an event in 1973 at Palace of Versailles where top French designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin faced of against American newcomers Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Anne Klein and Halston. That pitted France’s best designers against the best America had to offer. It was the first time the fashion world's gaze was fixated on American design.

OTTOLINGER Spring Summer 2023

October 2022 •English

Ottolinger's Spring/Summer 2023 collection, presented at Paris Fashion Week, showcased a fusion of deconstructed silhouettes and futuristic materials. Designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient emphasized skintight bodysuits, layered ensembles, and garments dipped in rubber, creating a distinctive texture and visual appeal. The use of recycled materials, such as leather-look trousers made from recycled polyester, underscored the brand's commitment to sustainability. Electric hues of red, blue, and green contrasted against neutral tones, enhancing the collection's dynamic feel. Accessories like punked-up court shoes encased in rubber and chunky, twisted sunglasses added to the collection's bold statement.

Eleven Minutes

April 2008 •English

Feature documentary following fashion designer Jay McCarroll's year-long journey preparing his first independent runway show and selling his clothing line to stores.

The Dream is Alive

June 2023 •English

In fashion you’re only as good as your last collection, and the next collection always has to be your best. There is no margin for error. Nicholas Raefski is an emerging designer attempting to change the landscape of American fashion. Go inside New York City Fashion Week with Raefski to see how his young and inexperienced team pulls off a major fashion showcase with almost no budget.

KidSuper SS26 "THE BOY WHO JUMPED THE MOON" Paris Fashion Week

July 2025 •English

KidSuper’s SS26 The Boy Who Jumped the Moon unfurls like a giant storybook at the Louvre, merging childhood wonder with haute tailoring. Lunar-print blazers, school‑uniform twists, and floating silhouettes channel the fearless optimism of a young dreamer mid-leap. With collaborations spanning Mercedes‑Benz spaceship-cars to Puma kits and even a Papa John’s hot bag, Colm Dillane turns fashion into an immersive bedtime fable.

Dior Summer 2026

June 2025 •English

Jonathan Anderson's debut Dior Summer 2026 collection reimagines menswear by blending historical elegance with modern utility. Showcased at Paris's Hôtel des Invalides, the collection featured couture-level cargo shorts, Bar jackets paired with chinos, and French silk vests with jeans and sneakers, reflecting Anderson's fusion of formality and materiality. Drawing inspiration from 18th-century painter Jean Siméon Chardin, the designs emphasized sincerity and everyday beauty, avoiding nostalgic over-reliance. The show concluded with a standing ovation, affirming Anderson's transformative vision for Dior.

Balenciaga 54th Couture Collection

July 2025 •English

Demna's final Balenciaga couture show was a dramatic farewell—sculptural silhouettes, streetwear edge, and a surprise runway moment from Kim Kardashian in full "Balenci Barbie" pink. Set to Sade’s “No Ordinary Love,” the collection closed a decade of disruption.

Paris capitale de la mode, 50 ans de Fashion Week !

June 2024 •French

The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Paris Fashion Week. To mark the occasion, Loïc Prigent looks back on half a century of fashion design and evolution in Paris. The 1970s, with the arrival of a new generation such as Kenzo and Sonia Rykiel, changed the game by simplifying and democratizing collections. The 1980s saw the emergence of personalities with a great appetite for spectacle: Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix, Thierry Mugler, and Karl Lagerfeld.

RICK OWENS SS26 MENS TEMPLE

June 2025 •English

Rick Owens' Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection, titled Temple, was a theatrical exploration of legacy, transformation, and raw sensuality. Staged at Paris' Palais de Tokyo, the show featured models descending a towering scaffold into a fountain, immersing themselves in water before ascending again—symbolizing rebirth and resilience. The collection showcased Owens' signature elements: slashed Tuscan leathers, studded straps, voluminous flight jackets, and towering platform boots, all rendered in a monochrome palette. This presentation coincided with his Temple of Love retrospective at the Palais Galliera, offering a poignant reflection on his career and the enduring themes of love and mortality.

DANCING TEXTURE

June 2025 •English

The creation of this collection began when the IM MEN design team encountered the work of ceramic artist Shoji Kamoda, who aims for unique beauty in form. This collection is the result of our single-minded pursuit of giving form to the pure desire to wear his creations as clothing. The sensations evoked through repeated quiet dialogue with Kamoda are amplified and expressed in the form of clothing.

Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection 2024

January 2024 •English

The ritual of dressing is a composition of the self. With the body as our canvas, we build an exterior expressive of the interior: a form of emotion. The Maison Margiela 2024 Artisanal Collection paints a picture of the practices and occurrences that shape the character reflected within our dress. Under Pont Alexandre III, bathed in the light of the first full moon of the year, Creative Director John Galliano captures a moment in time: a walk through the underbelly of Paris, offline.

Iris Van Herpen ~ Sensory Seas

January 2020 •English

Iris van Herpen’s Sensory Seas dives into oceanic depths with gowns shaped like coral, neurons, and sea creatures. Laser-cut forms and fluid layers ripple like living art. It’s couture as underwater dreamscape—organic, intricate, and otherworldly.

Rochas - Autumn Winter 2022/23 - Fashion show

March 2022 •English

Rochas AW22/23, under Charles de Vilmorin, blends gothic romance with theatrical elegance—sheer gowns, winged sleeves, and rich, moody textures. Jewel-toned velvets and metallics evoke a medieval dream. It's dark, poetic sophistication for the modern muse.

Miu Miu Croisière 2020 Fashion Show

July 2019 •English

Miu Miu’s Croisière 2020 show reimagined race-day elegance with a 1970s twist—blazers, tea dresses, and towering platforms paraded on a sleek wooden runway. Set at the Hippodrome d’Auteuil, it opened with a live horse race. Miuccia Prada’s playful take fused sporty tradition with rebellious charm.