The Belgian designer experimented with feathers on daytime silhouettes: they added a welcome softness to his signature masculine cuts.
It was understated chic at its very best. Belgian designer Cédric Charlier returned to Paris fashion week last season after a two-year hiatus. He’s been around for a while — the brand was created in 2012 — but he only just seems to be hitting his stride.
Charlier based his collection around birds as symbols of freedom and spirituality, and experimented with feathers on daytime looks. The result was seductive: Charlier’s signature masculine silhouettes were lined with fluffy trims, adding softness to straight lines and boxy cuts. Feathers were appliquéd to a white and navy belt, jazzing up a simple blue shirt and navy wool pants, or sewn on to the pockets of a pale pink suit.