In the dazzling realm of fashion, where trends often come and go like fleeting stars, one designer stands as a beacon of enduring elegance. Detroit-born and renowned fashion virtuoso Kevan Hall did just that with his Spring Summer 2024 Collection, aptly named “Cote d’Azur.” A show that transported us to a bygone era of refinement and sophistication.
“Excellence” is the first word that comes to my mind when describing this collection. On September 12, 2023, in the heart of New York, Kevan Hall took us on a mesmerizing journey through time, paying homage to the enchanting fashion era of 1930s Deauville, France.
Deauville is a seaside haven that once served as the canvas for leading designers to showcase their creations along the promenade. It was when fashion was elevated to an art form, where models strolled leisurely in the epitome of style. And it wasn’t just about the clothes; high jewelry adorned wealthy socialites with an effortless casualness that added to the allure.
But Kevan Hall’s vision extends beyond Deauville; it reaches 1,335 kilometers southeast to the iconic Cannes, synonymous with red carpets and European glamour. The rich legacies of Deauville and the Cannes Film Festival have melded together to shape Hall’s signature aesthetic, evident in every detail of his Spring 2024 Collection.
“Our journey begins with a look to a refined and elegant time in Deauville,” Hall explains. “Deauville and Cannes’ rich legacy created by artists, designers, and the film industry is the inspiration for the Cote d’Azur collection.”
All the shoes featured in the show were from Nina Shoes, adding a final flourish of style and sophistication to the collection.
But the allure of this season’s collection doesn’t end there. Kevan Hall’s collaborative partnership with Chatham, a luxury brand renowned for laboratory-grown gemstones and diamond jewelry, adds an extra layer of fascination. Chatham’s innovative approach to replicating natural gem-growing conditions has resulted in a classic and contemporary collection.
In a world where fashion trends can be as ephemeral as the morning mist, Kevan Hall’s Cote d’Azur reminds us of the enduring allure of classic elegance. It’s a journey back in time that leaves us yearning for more—an unforgettable masterpiece in the tapestry of fashion.