Designer Andreas Kronthaler debuted the latest Vivienne Westwood collection at the Palais de la Femme, featuring a blend of historical silhouettes and personal summer inspirations.
Key facts
- •Natasha Lyonne walked the runway wearing an oversize leopard-and-floral-print coat and platform gladiator sandals.
- •The show featured a soundtrack by punk poet Stuart McKenzie and opened with muse Farida Khelfa.
- •The Palais de la Femme, the show's venue, is a social residence currently celebrating its 100th year.
- •Kronthaler sourced Bazan fabric from northern Paris to incorporate into the collection.
- •Design details included 'chaos' crowns, giant leaf hats, and signature Westwood checkered prints.
Andreas Kronthaler showcased the Vivienne Westwood spring/summer 2027 collection today at the Palais de la Femme in Paris. The show, which featured actress Natasha Lyonne on the runway, highlighted the brand's signature rebellious aesthetic through a mix of unusual silhouettes, checkered prints, and bejeweled accessories.
Venue and Inspiration
The presentation was held at the Palais de la Femme, a historic Parisian shelter managed by the Salvation Army that is currently marking its 100th anniversary. Kronthaler noted that his primary inspiration for the collection was the experience of the past summer, focusing on a desire for lightness and comfort. He described wearing a simple nightshirt throughout the season, which influenced his goal to make the collection's garments as light as possible.
Design Elements and Historical Influences
The collection incorporated various historical and cultural references, including the late-17th-century 'cheat jacket,' which features high-quality fabric only on the front. Kronthaler paired this concept with hand-dyed Bazan cotton fabric sourced from northern Paris. Other recurring brand motifs included sculpted sleeves, corset shapes, Renaissance-style skirts, and asymmetrical draping.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.
