Fashion on Fifth Paris: Très chic

Photos by Jane Lewis and graphic by Isabelle Hung

No matter how much we love New York, Paris is inarguably the fashion capital of the world. This exclusive biweekly version of Fashion on Fifth based at Parsons Paris highlights the international student fashion scene. Our returning writer Jane Lewis transports you beyond Fifth Avenue and explores what Parsons Paris students think will make you très chic.

Fashion on Fifth: Class is in session!

Photos by Kea Humilde and graphic by Ana Whelley

Fashion on Fifth is back! And it’s not the only thing that’s back, either. With the fall 2024 semester finally upon us, I couldn’t resist asking people to divulge the creative processes behind curating their individual back-to-school looks.

Parsons student Jontay Kahm presents ‘Ethereal Realms’: A fusion of Indigenous tradition and innovation at the 2024 SWAIA Fashion Show

Avory Johnson closes the collection in a show-stopping floor length gown titled “After Being.” Photo courtesy of Jontay Kahm

On Aug. 18, Cree designer and graduate student at Parsons School of Design Jontay Kahm presented his sophomore collection, “Ethereal Realms,” at the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts…

Fashion on Fifth: Blending in

Photos by Jane Lewis and graphic by Vidhi Kontham

In this week’s Fashion on Fifth, I’m honoring one of my favorite prints: camouflage. Because let’s face it, good camo is hard to find. Composed of browns, greens, and grays, I consider it a neutral in my wardrobe. It’s a print with a long history. It’s trickled down from the military to be utilized by high fashion designers as a symbol of uniform, workwear, and even rebellion.