Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 – Hear the Battle Cry

Paris Fashion week is wrapping up as we speak and from my point of view it has been the week of badass women. The theme at several of the shows was a strong female muse wearing dark colors and walking with a strength and independence that is very refreshing. From Rick Owens dark almost post apocalyptic styles to the Saint Laurent sexy and sometimes androgynous silhouettes, and the strong almost fierce looks at Maison Margiela, the fashion designers seem to be getting women ready for battle, and I say, hell yes! This past year has seemed almost like an assault on women and with such movements as #metoo and the Women’s March, it looks like woman are fighting back in a big way and the fashion industry is taking notice. 

Seeing that this new female mindset is taking on a global presence, it is only natural that the big fashion houses and the creative designers behind them are gathering their inspiration from the present political climate. Since fashion is the reflection of the current zeitgeist of the times it is no surprise that the runways showcase a glamazon army of kickass women looking to march their way through the glass ceiling and beyond.  Of course these collections speak to my sense of style and there were plenty of colorful and spring-like collections as well, but I have to say I noticed a theme that is not often seen at the Spring shows, one of defiance and almost a big middle finger to what would be expected of a woman to wear when the spring flowers begin to bloom and the temperatures start to rise. It’s a real reflection of how many woman are feeling in this country and around the world, that they are no longer going to follow the long standing patriarchal rules anymore.

I understand that this, after all, is just fashion, however these are the small nuances that build up to growing change in our very society, and without them the fight to change the status quo can be even more impossible to attain. So, strap on your armor girls, whether that’s a frilly floral frock or all black leather ensemble and wear what makes you feel strong, confident and ready for the battle we have ahead.