Chez Les Mannequins produced pivotal runway shows during Paris Fashion Week, featuring ethical designers and the farewell collection of a MAJOR FRENCH FASHION HOUSE’S NEXT CREATIVE DIRECTOR.
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Photography: Harshal Bisare, September 28, 2024
Led by the company’s executive director, Karine Charlemagne (an international political economist, urban engineer, and scientist) Chez Les Mannequins again designates itself as a champion of fashion for moral awareness and social justice.
Chez Les Mannequins Unveils Global Ethical Fashion Showcase at Paris Fashion Week
Chez Les Mannequins, the international creative agency known for spotlighting ethical brands, produced a landmark runway show during Paris Fashion Week. The event featured global designers committed to sustainability and social responsibility and highlighted the farewell collection of a major French fashion house’s next Creative Director. This highly anticipated show marks a major moment for both the major French fashion house and the evolving conversation around ethical fashion.
For Chez Les Mannequins, this runway event is more than just a showcase of cutting-edge designs. It is an opportunity to amplify the voices of ethical brands from around the world, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to promoting fashion that has a positive impact.
A New Chapter for a Major French Fashion House and Ethical Fashion
A major French fashion house’s soon to be Creative Director, presents his final collection under his personal brand’s name. This farewell moment is expected to be a defining moment of Paris Fashion Week, drawing global attention from fashion insiders and enthusiasts alike.
As the major French fashion house transitions to new leadership, the runway show organized by Chez Les Mannequins will blend high fashion with meaningful messages about sustainability and ethical design. Designers from cities such as Tokyo, Lagos, Australia, Albania, New York, and more will showcase collections that emphasize not just aesthetics, but also a profound commitment to environmental stewardship, cultural inclusivity, and social advocacy.
"Fashion is more than beauty and clothes—fashion is an opportunity to advocate for ethics, human rights, international development, poverty alleviation, and all realms of positive change. Throughout history fashion has influenced society negatively; facilitating environmental hazards, poor working conditions, exploitation of vulnerable regions and groups, drug abuse, and mental illness alike. The time has come to promote what advances society as opposed to what sends mankind on a downward spiral,” says Karine Charlemagne. "Chez Les Mannequins provides a platform to designers who are using fashion to make the world a better place."
Global Designers Highlight Positive Impact
The runway show brought together a diverse group of designers. From eco-friendly textiles to fair labor practices and cultural storytelling, these designers are redefining the boundaries of fashion.
A brand from Tokyo, Moa by Cheerful Mama, pays homage to her heritage presenting traditional Japanese garments, with vibrant colors, and fun shapes. Moa by Cheerful Mama captures a captivating mix of traditional Asian apparel infused with dramatic lavish flair. Every creation from the house is a celebration of Japanese heritage reimagined through bold contemporary elements. With an obvious emphasis on theatrical fashion, Moa by Cheerful Mama turns cultural attire into a statement of modern luxury and identity.
A collection from Lagos celebrated African elegance through Oscar worthy gowns made for stars in Hollywood. Nonnistics is a Nigerian clothing brand created by Nonye Goodie Obi. Obi’s Infinite Grace Collection debuted during Paris Fashion Week, September 28, 2024. Obi explains, “the showcase of 22 pieces exudes timeless sophistication. Designed with the modern woman in mind, the collection combined demure silhouettes with vibrant color palettes on cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, evening gowns, and majestic ball gowns.”
A Harvard graduate working as a Disaster Medicine Specialist, Rajeev Fernando MD, presents a collection where 100% of proceeds are donated to victims of war and disasters world-wide. Dr. Rajeev Fernando combines fashion with his passion for helping those in need to raise awareness for women's health and refugee support. He is proving that fashion can be a force for social good.
An Albanian-American designer, Julinda Berushi, blends edge with elegance, designing pieces demonstrating her skills and craftsmanship as a designer and seamstress. Drawing from her Albanian heritage, each of JBerushi's designs was strong and creative, receiving wide acclaim from the attendants of her show.
Remember the name Daniel Alexander, for this is a man known for avant-garde designs that wed sophistication with a bit of edge. Particularly, his Live Couture Shows, where he makes couture gowns onstage in real time and then donates the proceeds to charity, have turned heads. This season, DA by Daniel Alexander, makes a dress LIVE on the runway in his farewell show to his personal brand. With his bright vision, Daniel is soon to become classic style at one of the leading fashion houses in the world.
LoveCashionista displays prêt-à-porter knitted pieces and accessories, highlighting fashion’s role in blending style with sustainability. Boston based, LoveCashionista is a subculture-pushing brand that effortlessly merges the worlds of fashion, art, and photography. Globally recognized for its ability to turn pain into beauty and empower individuals and communities alike.
The Cody Chris Collection brings runway glamor into your everyday wear with handmade in USA fashion. Every piece truly exudes class and elegance, truly allowing the flair-inspired fashion to shine in each woman's daily outfits.
Elisha Cutter is a graphic designer with emotionally captivating portrait art and innovative footwear design. The Box Method has become symbolic in her journey into recognition with art galleries and foundations through giving voice to the stories seldom spoken.
A Milestone Event for Ethical Fashion
Chez Les Mannequins has long been at the forefront of ethical fashion, and this latest event reaffirms its role as a key player in driving the conversation forward.
"We believe the future of fashion lies in its ability to create positive change. While we cannot control brands or the world, we hope our platform inspires more to embrace principles that facilitate sustainability, poverty alleviation, and international development," says Karine Charlemagne. "Chez Les Mannequins’ production is not just about clothes—it’s about the message behind them."
About Chez Les Mannequins
Chez Les Mannequins is a top-performing high fashion and commercial creative agency with a global reach. Dedicated to fostering positive change in fashion and the world, the agency is a leader in producing runway shows that emphasize the social responsibility of fashion. Chez Les Mannequins operates in major fashion capitals worldwide, produces for both emerging and established brands, and focuses on fashion that advocates for human rights and global development. Chez Les Mannequins hopes the next trends in fashion are the ones promoting change to improve the world.
For more information, visit: www.chezlesmannequins.com
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Contributing authors: Andrea Sanabria, Emily Paez, and Joyce Heyeh
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