You probably know Gaspard Yurkievich from his well-received shoe collection featured in American Retro and Bon Marche. Or perhaps you’ve dropped by his boutique on Rue Charlot in the upper Marais. The 34-year-old Franco-Argentinian is quickly climbing the ranks of a new generation of rebellious French designers, who operate without the backing of the big conglomerates and push fashion back into the realm of the creative arts.
Yesterday GY showed his men’s collection at Espace Saint Martin, next to the Centre Pompidou. In attendance: fashion editor of Men’s Vogue, Yohji Yamamoto, and various members of the press including coverage from the new France 24.
Inspired by “Memphis” design, the collection was colorful and graphic, with striking 80′s-esque color mixes and quirky design details such as silver-tinged dress shoes. Shirts and vests were bold and playful, while still retaining the sophistication that distinguishes all of GY’s collections. One of the highlights of the collection were the relaxed shorts, featuring subtle pleating details.
Gaultier and Yohji Yamamoto showed their collections later that afternoon, also on Rue Saint Martin.
Check out Gaspard Yurkievich at 38 rue Charlot, in the 3e. The collection will also show on FTV.
