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Movement. Form. Structure. What clings to the figure and highlight its outlines as if it were a silhouette defined by its borders and fluid in its motion ? Nothing I can recall in history but Azzedine Alaïa’s creations. On a bridge in Paris, the creative director of Alaïa and Azzedine Alaïa’s first successor Pieter Mulier presented his Spring 2024 collection. Only one day before the commencement of couture week. A decision of spontaneity to abhor fashion schedules and show collections when they are ready, this spontaneity is a behavioral heritage as it pays homage to the founder who refused any kind of restraints, one of which the official fashion week, as the sculptor by education and designer by nature that he was his clothes took time to be molded on to the body like clay. Mulier’s understanding of Alaïa is nothing short of admirable, I look at the line up and it always succeeds in conjuring up the essence of the prestigious brand synonymous with bewitching craftsmanship and sensual creations that enhance rather than transform. The collection featured the usage of latex, a material I personally find the hardest of times linking it to luxury but what Mulier had shrewdly done throughout this presentation is capture the essence of cling to its physical material interpretation..what clings more than latex? The ribbed leather garments and dresses with structure that feature strategic padding which gives the already defined silhouettes an extreme look that leans the sensuality of Alaïa to the realm of boldness. Set of leather gloves accompanied the looks in more ways than one, whether decorating belts, hung mischievously on the side or carried with bags. Along with the sheerness and transparency of latex it painted the sensual Alaïa woman in a daring light. The palette is alluring and classic, from black and white to dark gray and pale peaches and pinks, a glistening mustard hue that toyed with the sun rays as it reflected of its surface and one pop of red. In retrospect the collection is timeless in design yet the execution is subtly..the furthest it can be from this category. Alaïa on the Seine..between fluidity and form Mulier captures both. #alaïa