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October 1, 2007 2:49 pm
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Vintage expert Didier Ludot kicked off Paris fashion week on Sunday night with Transparence, a cocktail party/exhibition at the Palais-Royal. The presentation features eight one-of-a-kind creations by fledgling designer Alexis Mabille alongside rare couture (Lelong, Grès, Patou) culled from Ludot’s private collection. “What I liked so much about Alexis is his way of ’suggesting’ fashion,” said Ludot. “His pieces are less about overt transparency than they are about layering of tulle, sequins, or netting.” To date, each of Mabille’s five capsule ready-to-wear collections has featured a tracksuit-inspired look; here, it takes the form of hooded cloak in a silk net weave inspired by an item he picked up at the Puces. Another constant is Mabille’s use of bows, whether for whimsical ties, as an anchor on the shoulder of a dress, or on a voluminous coat festooned with 650 of them. The pieces may be ordered directly from Ludot’s boutique until the end of October (prices run from €3,000 to €30,000, or roughly $4,270 to $42,700). Mabille will present his debut couture collection in January.
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