Collection: LOOK 1 - a date with the (french) classics

Remaining in the realm of French heritage luxury: a Louis Vuitton Papillon. The first-ever version of the round bag was released in 1966. But a true classic never vanishes - just recently the made-over version has been spotted on the runway. Under the watchful eye of Johnny Coca, the current creative director for accessories and in charge of women’s leather goods, the top handle purse got a trendy facelift. The re-edition was introduced in Vuitton’s pre-fall 2021 look 10 in a bright-yellow epi leather. A classical round shape keeps the bag interesting, while its minimalistic form remains young and unexpected. All this in the classic LV canvas shows that the company, even though celebrating the 200th birthday of the brand's founder, is still relevant.

A Gucci blouse from one of the menswear collections designed by Alessandro Michele is as masculine as it is feminine. The designer is known for his classic designs with an unexpected twist. The bow is not permanently attached to the garment and therefore can easily be taken off, leaving the wearer with a beautiful mandarin collar. Flamboyant yet easy to style this pussy bow shirt ties the ensemble together. Estimated: fall 2015 when every media outlet talked about the menswear collection showing this typically female connotated design feature. 

The entire outfit is resting solidly on the “Choc” heel. The concave shape is intended to reduce the visual sharpness of the high-heel, by being bent inwards - very fitting for the late 50s. Roger Vivier, the designer of this namesake brand is credited with the creation of the Stiletto heel in 1954 and worked together with another fashion revolutionary of this decade: Christian Dior. This pair of the “Belle Vivier Trompette” made of black patent leather is a classic of the Maison. The Buckle was first introduced in 1965 as a completion for YSL’s presentation of the famous Mondrian dress, has been seen in the infamous “Belle de Jour” and today shoes with decorated toecaps are still prominent and popular.