The collection drew subtle inspiration from French cinema of the 1960s and ’70s, with film stills backstage hinting at its retro-modern aesthetic. Cropped jackets with patent bands, flirty lace dresses cinched with wide belts, and utilitarian trousers exuded understated glamour. Boxy cuts, squared shoulders, and a streamlined color palette of black, red, white, and luggage-brown defined the collection’s urban chic vibe.
Metallic accents and glossy textures amplified the city-slicker edge, reflecting the runway lights like streaks in a nighttime skyline. Accessories were both practical and stylish, including holster-style bags that balanced modern elegance with functionality.
The runway’s energy mirrored Henry’s vision of the Patou woman as someone always in motion, catching the light like a fleeting streak seen from a car window. The ambiance was heightened by the shimmer of metallic details and the excitement of a star-studded front row, featuring Katie Holmes, Mindy Kaling, Zooey Deschanel, and Kelly Rutherford.
Guillaume Henry’s FW25/26 collection celebrated conscious design, cinematic nostalgia, and urban sophistication. By shifting the narrative focus to the viewer, he redefined the Patou woman as effortlessly chic, a modern muse who embodies the beauty of fleeting impressions.