Ready-to-wear, winter 2022-23: Welcome to the era of cognitive dissonance
Ready-to-wear, winter 2022-23: Welcome to the era of cognitive dissonance
War may have broken out in Europe, but the world of fashion has decided that the show – that is, next winter’s ready-to-wear Fashion Week – must go on. Financial interests no doubt played a large part in that decision, but so too did the conviction that now isn’t the time to be stifling artistic expression. For the occasion, Dior takes advantage of technological innovation, Caribbean duo Botter defend coral reefs and the French Institute of Fashion encourages its students to embrace virtual reality.