The Rabanne Pre-Fall 2024 Collection, under the creative vision of Julien Dossena, explores the multifaceted approach to dressing through a wardrobe that is both distinctive and relatable, suited for everyday life as well as singular occasions. This collection showcases a range of ideas that captivate with materials and seduce with silhouettes, all while recontextualizing and remixing inspirations removed from direct associations.
Intricate metal embroideries, gleaming studs on denim, flowing skirts, and cut-out tops define the looks with details, displaying contemporary craft. Artisanal edges appear on wearable metal mesh pieces, blending ornamentation techniques with everyday ease. Exceptional surface treatments include black knit ribbed with gold, silver coated knit, and floral printed lace, reflecting a worldly vision that spans time. Traditional-striped bernous cloaks transform into duffel coats, classic British florals stand out against black backdrops, and color-infused stripes exude youthful attitude.
The Rabanne Pre-Fall 2024 collection features pieces enlivened by contrasting characteristics, such as a stretch leather dress as supple as jersey and jersey crepe in classic micro checks presented in draped tops and pleated pants. Fluidity and transparency are explored through sophisticated flou dresses with painterly vegetal motifs and sheer mousseline tunics transitioning from day to evening. Continuing from the last season, assemblage returns in wood and metal, revisited in glossy black rhodoïd.
Silhouettes vary from slinky to layered, with maxi knit coats styled as dresses and Fair Isle and fisherman sweaters paired with poplin shirts bordered in broderie anglaise. Practical garments receive a noticeable finesse, from perfectly lived-in jeans to cargo pants in faded surplus green with front vents and a padded parka with a silver lining.
Rabanne’s statement bags assume new forms and materials. The Paco, introduced in the FW23 show, becomes an instant classic in leather, with iconic assemblage twisting around its spacious shape. The 1969 is presented as a mini version paneled in shearing, while the Sparkle returns in black discs punctuated with gold studs from the ready-to-wear collection. The Sphere shape combines metal and leather, reinforcing Rabanne’s unique savoir-faire.
Fashion photographer Adam Peter Johnson captured the lookbook featuring models Apolline Rocco Fhohrer, Denyse Tumukunde, and Eline Bocxtaele. In charge fo styling was Marie Amélie Sauvé, with beauty from hair stylist Alexander Soltermann, and makeup artist Aya Murai.
