the art of singular mastery. I’ve always associated Paul with his enduring ability to speak the language of the bobo: the bourgeois bohemian. Doing one thing incredibly well for them and garnering their loyalty. In the current era, it’s the sophisticated reinterpretation of the wide and oversized aesthetic. It’s applying the sartorial knowhow of shape and drape to bring additional drama to the look. Crafting the creative’s uniform on the precipice of a Gilded Age.
The oversized look takes centre stage but the brand’s heritage of experimental color and pattern for men is not forgotten. It’s there in a pleasing way. Last but not least, there’s an increasing permission to experiment with leather for men both in garments and in accessories. Something that was also noticeable in the RL show. Overall a highly commendable and visually pleasing exercise in aesthetic singularity. Showing the bobo aspiring to be a Gilded Age aristocrat the potential of shape and drape.
Lara Volpato