With shows for the coming season looking different to say the least, our fashion correspondent Declan Chan––who is on the ground in Europe––talks us through what he's most excited to see this season
Fashion Month is upon us again, but the shows for this spring-summer 2021 season will be different to say the least. With editors and buyers around the globe unable to flock to the fashion capitals and governments clamping down on social distancing rules (London announced a six-person limit to public gatherings the week of its Fashion Week), brands more than ever are having to think smart and think digital. Some luxury brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent have eschewed the schedule altogether, most contemporary brands have gone digital entirely, and what few power fashion houses that have still decided to host physical shows are having to seriously limit their guest list.
The success of this season's showcase is yet to be determined, but fortunately celebrated Hong Kong influencer Declan Chan is on the ground in Europe to document this journey on social media exclusively for Tatler Asia. Follow along for the good, the bad and the fashionable, but first, here are the top 5 things he's most excited for this season.
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Raf Simons for Prada
September marks the debut of Raf Simon's first collection for Prada as co-creative director to founder Miuccia Prada, causing the show to be arguably the buzziest of the season. Simons helmed Calvin Klein until he left in December 2018, less than two years after taking up the post and was at Christian Dior before that. When the partnership was first announced after the February show, speculation abounded: Is Prada vying for a younger audience? How much of Simon's aesthetic will we see? Is Miuccia Prada grooming her successor? Loyal Prada and Simons fans like Declan hope for the show to answer many of these questions.
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