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In Paris, Clothes or Concepts?

Maison Margiela, Jean Paul Gaultier and Fendi presented haute couture collections that doubled down on heritage but lacked purpose, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fendi, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Maison Margiela present their Haute Couture collections. Courtesy.
Fendi, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Maison Margiela Autumn/Winter 2021 Haute Couture collections. Courtesy.

Heritage is vital in contemporary fashion and even more so in haute couture. Indeed, the Paris couture collections which closed on Thursday revolved largely around

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