WALKING hand in hand with a robot, it was obvious from the off that this would be another outrageous Philipp Plein collection – one that we’ve all be waiting for. Effortlessly walking through a thick blanket of snow, Plein’s AW18 show started with a snow sports influence. Straps plastered with Philipp Plein logos follow the quilting lines of glossy puffer jackets; clearly influenced by last year’s Moncler X Craig Green collaboration.
Like previous seasons, this was another coed collection radiating youth rebellion with graffiti jackets and an abundance of studs storming the runway to the sound of heavy rock. Followed by a nod to the playboy craze that dominated the early 2000s, the infamous playboy bunny logo was splashed across sweatshirts and joggers. Transparent rain macs layer on top of spotted fur and sequin touch on a feminine sentiment enhanced with jewelled ski goggles and fluffy snow boots.
Red and black, the classic colours for any teenage rebellion, dominated the runway, with further accents in silver, yellow and pink. Placement prints synonymous with rock band t-shirts, iron-on patches and pocket chains complete the unruly teen look. Velour tracksuits – resembling those by Juicy Couture, popular in the ‘00s – relates to the early 2000s resurgence trend noted in many collections this season. A late introduction of a sophisticated brown and a retro-pink beehive leads to the final look, an ‘80s prom skirt and cropped Philipp Plein t-shirt.
by Todd Burns