courrèges ss24

The earth moved beneath our feet, and no, I’m not being dramatic! Picture this: a quadrangle of sand and plaster—Nicolas Di Felice’s ‘desert’ — where the ground literally popped and cracked as models strutted. It was as if the runway itself was disintegrating, mirroring the structured styles of the very collection. 

Oh, and can we talk about the show invites?! It was an interactive, break-to-reveal concept that had everyone buzzing before they even stepped foot in the venue. 

Di Felice is not here to simply play dress-up with the archives of André Courreges. Instead, he’s taken the very essence of Courreges—the spirit of revolution, the obsession with the future—and brought it crashing into the present. Felice claimed that “Everything comes from the shape of a circle, the ellipse.” He sure meant it! We’re talking angular tops, oval-shaped chest vents, and necklines that were razor-sharp. 

The collection was a sleek, black-and-white dream that screamed simplicity, but whispered sensuality. Courreges delves deep into classic themes of coming-of-age transformations. It’s an archaeology of the future. Shorts and dresses merged into long-sleeved masterpieces, each designed with movement in mind, while others featured striking contrasting collars pinned at the chest. The texture play was divine, with embossed crocodile print outlines subtly making their way onto patent leather bottoms. 

With this season’s narrative pushing the boundaries of Courreges' iconic aesthetic, Di Felice reimagines classic university favorites for the contemporary youth. Pin-striped mini-skirts and suit pants take on a twist. It is a wardrobe for the rebellious. 

It is not all about tradition, this collection is about disruption. A boxy wrap-over jacket and vinyl micro-shorts are completed with leather straps and silver hardware. As models glided along, the surface began to crack and crumble, a slow-motion destruction that felt symbolic for the entire collection. Courreges is here to break the rules, its own included. Those chrome bras did not just reflect the light; they mirrored the entire audience. 

As the journey unfolds, the necessary accessories of a quest come to life. Go-go boots exude an irresistible allure. This season also introduces cotton gabardine parkas, biker jackets, and scuba pants. 

The contrast between the rigid, geometric cuts of the garments and the crumbling, organic texture of the runway created a dynamic tension. It is as if Di Felice reached into the future and pulled out a vision that is as nostalgic as it is innovative. By the end of the show you realize toy haven’t just witnessed a new collection—you've been part of an ephemeral, living art installation.