In time for his fifth couture season the couturier announces the recent opening of his eponym Maison Christophe Josse. The majestic and minimal salon located on 231 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1^er provides an elegant yet intimate environment for Josse’s clientele. Indeed, the women are privileged yet like the designer himself very much part of the world and the now.

For his new collection Josse contemplates the stars – those of Hollywood in the 40’s and 50’s and literally the constellations and nature. Further, he explores the duality of iconic women and nature. Both sides come in to play in the collection – their delicacy, vulnerability as well as their formidable strength. Sprinkling snow stars, eyes that shine, light that radiates are held in place like a portrait that reveals more that one can see.

Evocative. Provocative. Revealing.

Slim and slender silhouettes, fitted forms and lifted shoulders anchor the collection providing structure and line.

Shades in amber and grey offer a celluloid tribute.

Fabrications in charmeuse silk, muslin, washed and faded satin, satin leather, hand cut velvet reinventing lace and metal jersey are modernised yet reverent of their glamorous roots. Spiralling flounces, interlacing ribbons and hand embroidery strongly accent Christophe Josse’s flawless design.