Goodbye Streetwear: Paris Buyers’ Roundup Men’s Fall 2020

Paris was still gripped by ongoing pension strikes but the men’s fall 2020 collections did not stand still. From the “dreamy cloudscape” of Louis Vuitton to a reimagined Japanese restaurant for Doublet, via Ami’s Parisian scenery and Craig Green’s pristine white box, brands endeavored to take their audiences away despite constant gridlock and interrupted public transports. “The public transportation strike has severely affected how we move around this city. It has greatly inhibited the amount of shows and showrooms I’m able to attend, forcing uncomfortable choices,” said Bruce Pask, men’s fashion director at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. Nonetheless, the new suit and glamour emerged among the standout trends in the French capital, while sustainability and fluidity opened new creative vistas across the board. Buyers lauded the efforts of heavy-hitters like Kim Jones for Dior and Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino, while homegrown talents like Officine Générale or Casablanca stood alongside Londoner Craig Green, who showed for the first time in town. Emmanuel de Bayser, co-owner of The Corner Berlin, said while in Paris, he focused on “strong, recognizable key show looks” and felt excited by the fact there was “a lot of creativity and some very good energy.” As the calendar moves on to

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