Bormay Viguier. Spring 2020 - Paris Fashion Week

(Images from the designer and the public domain. Credited to the photographer/company where applicable: Bormay Viguier)   

I have reviewed Bormay Viguier twice now, this is now my third review of his collection/s. Since he has infused multiple themes into his recent showing for Spring 2020.  Tarot cards or at least the mysticism associated, Viguier has ensured that the Tarot is front and center as the main concept motif for his Spring collection.  With an actual Tarot reader on hand at the studio setting.  And while we are on the topic of occultism, this is number 3 of my reviews of Viguier's shows, three from Kabbalist teaching is the Binah from the Tree of Life: which when linked becomes the center principle of wisdom and intelligence. 

Viguier is by far one of the most interesting new fashion designers from Paris at the moment, there is a practicality to the ideas and themes rather than an oeuvre of exaggerated avant-garde styles.  Able to mix in science fiction, occult and symbolism to craft a tangible projection, that makes his signature brand stand out as not only unique, but also conceptually provocative yet, as mentioned, at the same time wearable clothing.  Drawing from the plethora of fiction, science-fiction, art, symbolism, mysticism, occultism and metaphysics, there is so much one can tune into when devising a benchmark for creativity and innovation. 

For Spring 2020 Viguier has maintained the mysterious stranger pose, although with this collection he has added the more rugged, futuristic street, undercover detective or clandestine rogue hit man (and his female protégé) from a parallel world. Occultus, symbolic and with a fusion of other ideas, with the styles on show remain determined and focused. Satin, polyester and polymide blends. The use of synthetic material is evident, which is necessary especially when a designer wants to envision a more clean and stylized contrast. Artificial materials and blends can emanate defining elements of the spectrum, which has been noted with Viguier's past collections in representing a defined characterization, possibly influenced by digitalized imaging – conceptualized as clothing.