Spain Reimagined Between Precision and Passion
The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées set the stage for Stéphane Rolland’s Haute Couture Fall-Winter collection a mesmerizing symphony inspired by Maurice Ravel’s Boléro and the enigmatic Ida Rubinstein. This season, the couturier orchestrated a dialogue between mechanical rigor and Iberian fantasy, where discipline and dream collide in sculptural silhouettes.
The palette is bold and theatrical: black dominates as the emblem of nobility, with crepe, satin, gazar, and chiffon shaping backless gowns with cubic collars, monumental tuxedos, and matador coats. Each look carries the sharpness of rhythm, as though tailored to the cadence of Ravel’s score. Yet, beneath this structure, a baroque intensity flickers a sensual undertone that breathes life into the collection.
Red ignites the runway like a sudden syncopation: gowns embroidered with coral and crystal, samurai-inspired capes, and sculpted corollas that unfold like flames. Gold and shimmering jewels bring a sacred aura, with whip-shaped brooches, plastron necklaces, and talisman-like medallions adorning the silhouettes. The finale is marked by the bride, a white icon crowned with a golden dome the last, resounding note of this haute couture symphony.
The show reached another dimension with the live performance of the Divertimento orchestra under the baton of conductor Zahia Ziouani. Her dynamic interpretation infused the presentation with an energy that bridged music, movement, and couture.
Beyond spectacle, the Maison reaffirmed its commitment to generosity through its partnership with Pièces Jaunes, inviting adolescents to discover the world of haute couture backstage, and reminding us that fashion can serve not only as an exclusive art form but also as a gesture of inclusion and inspiration.
With this collection, Stéphane Rolland proves once again that haute couture is more than garments it is a performance, a story, and above all, an emotional crescendo.
