3.Paradis SS26 Indulges in the Sands of Time
Centered on the “illusion of time,” the collection envisions a saturated sunset with surreal inspiration from children’s book ‘The Little Prince.’
Summary
- 3.Paradis’ SS26 collection, inspired by “The Little Prince” and desert imagery, featured a runway covered in sand and shifted from earthy tones to vibrant colors.
- The collection playfully modified classic menswear with unique details and included guest models French Montana and Julez Smith.
If today’s climate seems dark or uncertain, 3.Paradis founder and designer Emeric Tchatchoua is shooting for the stars to lift fashion’s spirits. Described by the Parisian label as an “introspective collection” that explores “the illusion of time through the imagery of the desert,” the presentation included illustrations from the French children’s book The Little Prince, Surrealist-inspired design details, and an electrifying color palette.
With the runway floor covered in sand and the windows tinted in technicolor hues, the venue immersed guests in a desert landscape, perhaps the Saharan setting of The Little Prince. The opening looks drew from the dry hues of desert terrains, with shades of beige, tan, rust, and dark brown, and then deep shades of blue usher in star-laden garments inspired by the famous children’s book. Towards the close of the presentation, 3.Paradis veered the other direction with electric orange and hot pink, evoking a smoldering sunset.
While reprising classic menswear silhouettes including two-piece suits, leather blousons, elegant shirting, and roomy trousers, each style is slightly tweaked with 3.Paradis’ playful flair. Pant legs and jacket arms feature twisted wrinkles, pant waistbands are multiplied by four, and some collared button-ups explode into a translucent organza on one side. Standout details include a repeating timepiece pattern that eventually manifests into a coat pinned with various watches, and a new rendition of camouflage embellished with glistening crystals.
The runway also featured a range of special guest models, including rapper French Montana, who wore an asymmetrical white blazer, and Solange‘s son Julez Smith, who wore a hot pink two-piece.
See the gallery above for a closer look at 3.Paradis SS26 and stay tuned to Hypebeast for coverage of Paris Fashion Week.
