A PREVIEW OF JEAN-PAUL LESPAGNARD’S SS12 COLLECTION – TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI

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Dear Shaded Viewers,

This morning, I was treated to an exclusive preview of Jean-Paul Lespagnard's new collection, which he will present in Paris on the 28th of September. When we first talked about it a few weeks ago, I remember Jean-Paul telling me he had the 1920s and basketball on his mind. Call it fashion telepathy if you wish, but shows in New York, London and Milan have been referencing the flapper's decade, as well as athleticism and a much more relaxed attitude towards dressing. I enjoyed looking at his moodboard to check what his references were. 

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I saw several standout, desirable pieces. The fabrics, cuts and colours were beautiful, carving a soft, generous silhouette. Jean-Paul developed his idea of transformative garments he introduced last season, showing off his technical skills. A new sense of ease was visible in a kimono-like belted coat with a pleated back. It was made out of crepe, giving it a simple, elegant and timeless appeal. 

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I wasn't apparently the only one interested in what the designer has to offer. TV channel Arte is making a documentary about Lespagnard and has been filming him for the past two years. It should be broadcast at some point during spring next year.

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Best,

Philippe

http://jeanpaullespagnard.com/

Philippe Pourhashemi

A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.

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