Presented at the six-story building that has housed the brand since the ‘90s, agnès b. introduced a collection with clothing for all the occasions in life: practical and deeply tied to everyday city realities. A refreshing casting of models of all looks and ages reinforced the brand’s commitment to breaking stereotypes and refusing to conform to outdated beauty norms.
Stepping away from classical femininity, the designer created silhouettes that feel genderless yet deeply tied to menswear. Black and white are present in effortless styles, from striped tops to relaxed tailoring. But this time it’s the prints and colours that take centre stage in the collection. Each of them follows contrasting narratives, creating an energetic pace on the runway — from lizard-print tops to sunsets printed on jackets. As for tartan, it is modernised and styled in suits, pencil skirts and hoodies.
Garments don’t hug the body in a restrictive way; instead, they leave space for movement and breathing, privileging silhouettes that are straight rather than fitted. Fabrics feel soft on the body, contributing to that movement.
Masculine and feminine are aligned within the same aesthetic, leaving little space for division and instead complementing each other naturally. There is, however, a reappropriation of male codes by womenswear through tailored suits, coats, trousers, tracksuits and ties, blurring the lines between traditional gender restrictions.
Words by Carolina Benjumea
