Patou FW25/26: Guillaume Henry’s Vision of a Chic, Modern Wanderer
At Paris Men’s Fashion Week FW25, Guillaume Henry presented Patou’s Fall Winter 2025-2026 collection with a refreshing departure from traditional narratives. Instead of telling a story, Henry allowed the audience to craft their own, focusing on materials, textures, and the fleeting impression of the quintessential urban muse."I wanted visual effects without a story," Henry shared, emphasizing the allure of the Patou woman—a figure who slips by, leaving only a vivid, lasting impression. This enigmatic vision was realized through a masterful exploration of innovative fabrics, such as high-gloss crocodile-embossed coated felt, GOTS-certified cotton in rich bottle-green, and eco-friendly materials woven from recycled beach plastics.
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.
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