At the recent Paris Fashion Week, French fashion house Saint Laurent presented its new women's collection for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, capturing the attention of experts and fashion enthusiasts worldwide. The main leitmotif of the entire show was a dazzling gold color running through every element of the line, from outerwear to accessories. The culmination of the brand's fashion endeavors was unique footwear design solutions created under the guidance of creative director Anthony Vaccarello.
The Art of Footwear Design: Snakes and Gold
The development of the impressive footwear line was handled not only by Anthony Vaccarello himself but also by freelance design director for men's and women's footwear Corrado de Biase. One of the most striking and discussed details of the collection was the sculptural heels shaped like graceful snakes, which adorned several sandal models. This zoomorphic motif harmoniously combined with textured materials and reptile embossing in beige and blue tones.
Gold-Plated Chains and Antique Motifs
The golden aesthetics of the show unfolded through the use of massive gold-plated metal chains. They delicately ran through the models' toes and concluded with large decorative elements in the central part of the footwear. Additionally, the line featured elegant slingback pumps with metallic gold toes, as well as models with elongated toes and high stacked heels that emphasized the silhouette.
The Context of the Trocadéro Show
The large-scale show took place on September 29 at the historic Trocadéro square in Paris. Vaccarello built the concept around a monochrome gold palette, reinterpreting iconic Saint Laurent archive pieces: safari jackets, trench coats, blouses, wrap skirts, and coats with emphasized shoulders. The show's finale contrasted sharply with models wearing three voluminous black evening dresses.
Contradictory Data
While most leading fashion publications and reviewers focus exclusively on the gold palette of the show and call the collection a "golden era," some critics note deep inclusions of Byzantine and Renaissance shades in the details, as well as complex Art Deco textural solutions that visually extend beyond a pure gold monochrome, adding historical multilayeredness to the looks.
