WILD WILD PARIS

Man and Beast meet again for Les Benjamins for FW17/18

by TEAM PARIS SOCIAL DIARY, photography by COURTESY | 19 January, 2017

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It’s freezeing in Paris. But not chez Les Benjamins.

In a majestic homage to Mongolia and the rare Kazakh art of eagle hunting, Les Benjamins explores the regal Mongolian sport for Fall Winter 2017-18.  An urban wardrobe emerges entwined with layers of craft, inspired by the ancient ritual and its primal connection between man and beast.

The collection elevated with a myriad of techniques, as thread embroidery, gold foil, photo-realistic historical prints as bold text interventions hint at the mythical slogans like ‘HUNT’, ‘THE HORSEMAN COUNTRY’ and ‘GREAT EAGLES FLY ALONE’ are emblazoned in French terry velvet.

By the launch of new generation Apple Airpod headphones and iconic Nike Air Max 95 trainers on foot, models wear, Les Benjamins’ Autumn Winter 2017-18 collection is incite provocative dialogues of past and present, East and West.