After celebrating a decade of creation with an introspective chapter, the Études Spring Summer 2023 collection unveils a new era of Études’ identity. As part of the brand’s experimental journey, the founding trio will henceforth choose a specific location as the first step of creation, breathing new life into the anchoring of its signature silhouette. Taking its roots in a lesser-known Paris, far from clichés, the collection is imbued with the Petite Ceinture (Little Belt) references—a thirty-kilometer railway circling through the city. Between train tracks and greenery, Études’ first post-pandemic show will take place in its renovated part of the 19th arrondissement, with models walking on the rails and guests watching from the platforms.
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On the border between inner and outer Paris, the Études Spring Summer 2023 collection draws its inspiration from the abandoned industrial heritage, recalling the world of workers in their uniforms, the wild plants that grow between the deserted rails, but also a field of exploration of those subcultures. Staying true to its stylistic imprint, the Études wardrobe combines workwear’s functionality and patina with formal garments of meticulous detail. Carpenter’s trousers and classic shirts, jumpsuits and suits, multi-pocket work jackets and trench coats: the collection fuses the archetypes of both worlds to create the brand’s signature relaxed, contemporary silhouette.
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Symbolic of the Études’ hallmark, the utilitarian wardrobe is embodied by raw materials such as denim and cotton canvas as well as diamond-shaped logos. Reminiscent of the Petite Ceinture, the color palette spans from redwood to pale green and brown to grey-beige, as if faded in time. Existing volumes reinforce Études’ signature take on French tailoring with subtle shapes: an Italian light wool flannel coat with airy lightness, trousers with detailed darts and a checked suit jacket.
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The Études eyewear collection sees a new take on four sunglasses handcrafted from acetate, with a distinctive oversized frames.
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A collaboration with the French painter Jean-Baptiste Bernadet sees a suite of garments reflecting his sensory work with color celebrated with two quasi-impressionist paintings inspired by rusty metal, camouflage motifs, and variations of light. The two abstract pictorial explorations by the Brussel based artist are used to dress several pieces, including a suit jacket with raw edges patches and a jumpsuit with sophisticated details.
