The Vionnet Resort 2018 collection is inspired by two of the world’s greatest artists: Vincent Van Gogh, the impressionist painter heavily influenced by Japanese Art, especially in his early career, and with an emphasis on his works “after” the Japanese Master Hiroshige, the great doyen of the ukiyo-e tradition.
Vionnet recreates the parallel between Japanese and Western Art once again with a contemporary take on ‘Japonaiserie’. The house explores the nine poetic principles of Japanese Art: the imperfect Wabi-Sabi, often extended to include ephemer alallure; Miyabi representing elegance; Shibui’s emphasis on subtlety; Iki’s stand for originality; Hanami’s appreciation of beauty; Enso’s abnegation of self; Jo-ha-kyu belief in life rhythms and Yugen’s suggestive lesson that mystery should be held back.
However, our focus is on analyzing the aesthetics of Geido. Meaning discipline and ethics and it introduces the sports related disciplines of martial arts and racing, beloved by the Japanese as well as the rest of the world. With the use of seemingly effortless Vionnet archetypal shapes, cuts and fabric manipulation, this season’s silhouettes are composed of many heritage patterns including the four square Vionnet bias dress, kaftans, and tunics. The modern avowal is realized by combining the “movement” of the Greek dress with the delicate and unpretentious fluid lines of Japanese kimonos.
