After a hiatus of four years, Peter Dundas celebrated his return to Paris Fashion Week in grand style, staging his fall show in the salons of the Opéra Garnier, whose crystal chandeliers and gilded mirrors were bathed in red light. The front rows were bursting with clients and celebrities sporting the slinky, skimpy numbers he’s known for. They were probably in for a surprise, as today’s collection was less Dundas-esque than expected.
At the beginning of his career, Dundas got a good training in tailoring working for Jean-Paul Gaultier; a sharp-cut blazer or a tailored suit often opened his shows. Today, the first look featured a sweeping navy wool greatcoat, lined in red, thrown over a red minidress; it was followed by a series of capes, peacoats, ’70s redingotes and double-breasted pantsuits that showed off the designer’s tailoring skills. “I wanted to go back to my roots,” he said.
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