Alexandre Vauthier RTW Spring 2022

The Parisian couturier brought bright notes to his sharp silhouettes for unapologetic glamorous dressers.

Alexandre Vauthier chased up his all-black fall couture couture collection with lashings of vivid tones, like absinthe green or turquoise in this ready-to-wear continuation. Showcased in still photography rather than a film, his designs telegraphed a desire to embrace life once more.

The look: The extensive range of Vauthier’s silhouettes spell out his vision of a woman whose personal power does not depend on a hem length and who makes no apologies for her choices, from sharp suiting in summer-appropriate pinstripes and linens to crystal-bedecked minidresses and a blouson in an explosion of colorful feathers.

Quote of note: “It’s great to see an effervescence again, with people going out again, but I get the impression that COVID-19 pushed people toward what’s essential,” he said during a preview. “If my clothes are essential to some clients, I’m thrilled.”

Standout pieces: For their tactile appeal, the chunky knitwear in silk-viscose ribbons that felt fantastic to the hand; very Roaring ’20s dresses in crystals that changed colors depending on how the light hit them; a flowing pajama-style set; and the upscale sweatshirt made of pleated jersey. The outerwear was strong, including variations around the trenchcoat and a billowing, glossy raincoat.

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Takeaway: As ever, Vauthier offers a comprehensive assortment that works hard and will play even harder for women who live every moment to the glamorous fullest, from sunrise to sunset.