Chic time travel
Two details characterize Véronique Leroy's winter 2000 collection: interminable lengths and references to the 1970's. And the two themes are also conjugated, as with the long, fringed scarves with horizontal stripes that closely resemble those which students wrapped (and wrapped and wrapped) around their necks in the 70's. Superlative length is seen on the sleeves, which extend and round off to protect the hands, the coats, which almost seem to have trains, the oversized pants that barely reveal the shoes, the heathered tweed skirts which drag along the ground and feature very high slits and white lining, and the large, haughty white capes. Specific 70's details include thick, knit v-neck sweater vests worn over knickers with drawstrings under the knee, red and white tweed fringed ponchos paired with coordinating skirts, fuzzy knit sweaters, culotte skirts, smooth velvet suits with short jackets and slightly flared pants, blouses with scarf-collars and scarf-neckties. Edging towards the 1980's, we find giant safety pins which serve as fastening devices. Véronique Leroy also enthusiastically works with fur, which she dyes in shades of vermilion, violet and blue, in addition to black and white, and a skunk-like combination of the two. Fur is used for her endlessly long stoles, skirts and dresses with drawstring waists, short or long vests, necktie collars, backless vests and turtleneck sleeveless tops. It is a very spirited and alluring collection.
Virginie Transon
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