Joyous is not necessarily the first adjective you’d give to a brand like Courrèges. Cunty? Definitely. Interesting? For sure. This season, that changed. In the sea of suspended confetti that models walked through, the joy was undeniable. Unlike Nicolas di Felice’s previous gags—the designer loves a runway that cracks, breathes, or transforms—this time, the set directly inspired the collection.

Fascinated by the ease with which confetti floats around, the designer translated the concept into clothing that somehow stayed on. The fascination isn’t new. For seasons, we’ve seen mysteriously suspended rectangles on models’ bodies, but this felt revamped. Still inspired by simple geometry— the omnipresent link Di Felice maintains with Courrèges' original DNA— the designer wrapped scarf-like rectangles around bodies. These, seemingly held by the same magic that kept the surrounding confetti flowing, moved ever so gently as the models walked.

Of course, there’s no magic to what he does—only skill. In this case, transparent underpinnings keep the floating shapes tight on the body. And, while the panel remains as neutral as we’re used to, an unusual amount of pops of pink and red conveyed a change. Floating plumes and beaded metallic dresses argue for the same conclusion: with growing confidence, Di Felice redefines the future of Courrèges.

Words by Pedro Vasconcelos

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