CHRISTIAN WIJNANTS FW24 at Paris Fashion Week

Christian Wijnants Fall Winter 2024 unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of Brussels, a city that not only inspires Christian but is also his birthplace. The architectural diversity of Brussels, where brutalism, modernism, and art nouveau converge, mirrors the multifaceted layers of the city.

Christian rejects the limits of conceptual design, focusing instead on creating garments that embody escapism. These pieces invite wearers to dream and immerse themselves, marking the collection as an intuitive expression free from rational constraints. It allows emotions to steer the design process.

Christian Wijnants FW24, in this season’s standout prints emerge from a seamless collaboration with Magali Cazo, a French artist based in Paris. Drawn to her abstract storytelling and ethereal illustrations, the prints beckon viewers to meditate and explore fantastical dimensions. These designs have been transformed into organza dresses, whose lightness and color play create a mesmerizing effect of emotional movement.

Highlights of Christian Wijnants Fall Winter 2024 collection include the chocolate Alpaca (Suri Alpaca/natural faux fur) and Pistachio (faux fur/synthetic) coats. These pieces blend references from the past and future, alongside Sequin separates, hand-cut silk tops, and a ruffled bomber jacket.

This season’s knitwear is characterized by draping and layering, featuring materials that nod to nature, such as silk charmeuse, linen, suri alpaca, wool with a coating, yak blend, and cashmere blends. These pieces are crafted from fabrics that offer both depth and comfort.

Overall, Christian Wijnants Fall Winter 2024 collection captures the essence of dressing up effortlessly. It blurs the lines between daywear and evening wear, offering versatility and appeal.