The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
LONDON, United Kingdom — From major 'see now, buy now' shows in New York and London to designer debuts at four major Parisian houses, it was a headline-grabbing season dominated once again by Demna Gvasalia's meteoric ascent. BoF brings you the Top 10 shows of the Spring/Summer 2017.
1. Balenciaga – designed by Demna Gvasalia, PFW
Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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Demna Gvasalia's second women's collection for Balenciaga explored the parallels between couture and fetishism — to dazzling effect.
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2. Rick Owens – designed by Rick Owens, PFW
Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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3. Loewe – designed by Jonathan Anderson, PFW
Loewe Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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4. Marc Jacobs – designed by Marc Jacobs, NYFW
Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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5. Fendi – designed by Karl Lagerfeld, MFW
Fendi Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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6. Undercover – designed by Jun Takahashi, PFW
Undercover Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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7. Thom Browne – designed by Thom Browne, NYFW
Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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8. Sacai – designed by Chitose Abe, PFW
Sacai Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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9. Roksanda – designed by Roksanda Ilincic, LFW
Roksanda Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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What's remarkable about RoksandaIlincic is the way she works with colour: an idiosyncratic, artistic sensibility allows her to mix lustrous, plump hues with poignant delicacy.
10. Versace – designed by Donatella Versace, MFW
Versace Spring/Summer 2017 | Source: InDigital.tv
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