PSALTER 20th Anniversary Paris Fashion Week Show “Psalms of the Moment”

Capturing the moment, opening a new chapter. PSALTER’s 20th anniversary show was held on September 30th at the China Cultural Center in Paris. Under the theme “Psalms of the Moment”, the event extended the house’s classical heritage, embraced diversity and, through preppy style, opened a new chapter in fashion.

A contrasting mix-and-match approach ran throughout the show, giving classic pieces a new narrative. Signature checked coats, blazers, modern leather jackets, color-contrast knitwear and relaxed daywear were layered with clear oppositions. Codes intersect to create a coherent fusion in which traditional elegance coexists with a modern, independent spirit, revealing the multifaceted character of the silhouettes.

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Iconic patterns such as the 20th anniversary badge, stripes and diamonds were reinterpreted for today, affirming both a link to the past and the evolution of the brand’s heritage. Creatively integrated into forms and color, they appear on sleeves, shoulders and the bodice in a deliberately free yet controlled placement, balancing considered elegance with avant-garde energy and adding a playful note to the urban wardrobe.

At the show, traditional Chinese elements from frog fastenings and Mandarin collars to waist embellishments were reimagined through deconstruction techniques to offer a renewed Eastern-inspired aesthetic in a contemporary context. Meticulously crafted badge brooches, versatile ties and accessories inspired by the Chinese knot introduce a playful modernity, evolve into distinctive visual languages and extend personal style while providing the finishing touch to each look.

Beyond an academic blue-and-brown palette, PSALTER drew on the season’s tones of smoky violet, warm red and creamy yellow. Rich yet understated, these hues catch the eye without ostentation. Paired with fabrics that are at times structured and at others light and airy, they break the monotony of autumn-winter shades and deliver an attitude that is both rigorous and vibrant.

Honoring tradition while embracing innovation, the theme “the moment” serves as a temporal anchor, linking PSALTER’s reflection on its past to the opening of future chapters from different angles. A reference point for the academic style since 2005, the house champions self-expression and redefines academic codes. It recomposes silhouettes to suit context within a contemporary aesthetic, where inventive details, refined fabrics and experimental cuts coexist in harmony.

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Hannah Longman
Hannah Longman
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