Kenzo creative director Antonio Maras was inspired by French filmmaker Jacques Tati for his retro-1950’s collection. The Autumn/Winter 2010 range consisted of rainwear, accompanied by hats and umbrellas, which was evident in a lot of Tati’s films. To reflect the Fall weather, colors that Maras used were made up of reds, browns, oranges, and greens – similar to that of foliage during the season. These tones were used on items such as overcoats, double breasted suits, cardigans, trousers, and more. Accessories were also a highlight in the collection, with various playful hues, patterns, and materials evident in the shoes, umbrellas, and hats.
Apart from the collection itself, it was also fun to see the show from beginning to end, where the runway extends to the sidewalk and inside the bus. A nice homage to Tati by Maras.
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Source: NY Mag