RUNWAY: Dior Men FW19

Let's get the conveyor belt runway out of the way first: in lieu of walking down the "runway", Dior Men's Kim Jones opted to have his models stand, statue-like, as a conveyor belt carried them across the showspace, which surely many a people have done at the airport. But this is a fashion show so what did Jones offer up for this upcoming FW19 season? It was a mix of harder looks, like leather and animal prints - often together - which kicked off the first part of the collection while the latter half was softer and offered a more feminine approach to menswear with fabrics with a high sheen, adding a sensual vibe to the garments. Meanwhile, for accessories, Jones also looked to Dior's past by offering up bags like the iconic saddle bag but as a crossbody bag, as well as utilizing the monogram pattern on a mini duffle. The iridescent coats were a marvel if only for their technicalness while the tailored looks with elegantly draped extra-long shawls (or was they scarves?), that either stitched its way through the body and out the arm hole or tied to give a kimono-inspired jacket the finishing touch, were a true highlight.