As the Lagerfeld Gallery show finally got under way after an even longer than usual delay (thank the Carrousel du Louvre s arduous security procedure), it looked like the designer was going to stick to riffs on his signature strict suiting—this time with white shirts trailing floor-grazing arm bands. But Lagerfeld did introduce a more feminine note to the proceedings, via jackets, vests, and sheaths with circular and teardrop-shape cutouts. For evening, he was of two minds: On the one hand, there was a beaded cocktail dress with spaghetti straps, and on the other, a chiffon gown that was sleeveless and sheer in parts—not necessarily practical, but not predictable either.
Lagerfeld sold this label to Tommy Hilfiger less than a year ago, with growing the business topmost in his mind. But if he s really thinking big, it would ve been nice to see more of his fantastic—not to mention highly bankable—denim.
