From Royal Palace to Farm Estate: Jacquemus Rewrites Fashion History
Parijs, maandag, 30 juni 2025.
During Paris Men’s Fashion Week, Jacquemus transformed the iconic Château de Versailles into a breathtaking farm setting for his Spring-Summer 2026 collection. The designer used L’Orangerie, the historic citrus fruit cultivation domain of Louis XIV, as a backdrop for a deeply personal fashion show called ‘Le Paysan’. By embracing his agricultural roots, Jacquemus created a unique cross-pollination between haute couture and rural tradition. The collection featured layered silhouettes, with both women and men wearing skirts, accompanied by wide aprons, elegant jackets, and a colour palette ranging from black and white with vibrant accents of yellow, blue, and pink.
Location and Inspiration
The fashion show took place last Sunday in L’Orangerie of the Château de Versailles, the historic citrus fruit cultivation domain of Louis XIV [1]. Designer Simon Porte Jacquemus, a 35-year-old Provençal, created a collection directly inspired by his family background, describing the show as an ‘autobiographical journey’ [1].
Collection Details
The ‘Le Paysan’ collection presented both female and male silhouettes with notable features. Female models wore large flared skirts inspired by Provençal tradition, combined with wide aprons with short sleeves [1]. Male models experimented with gender-neutral styling, wearing skirts over trousers, accompanied by fluid suits, bermudas, and elegant jackets [1].
Colour Palette and Style
The collection’s colour palette was predominantly black and white, with striking accents of bright yellow, light blue, and powder pink [1]. The show reflected Jacquemus’ unique ability to connect haute couture with rural tradition, transforming the royal domain into a farm estate [2][3].
Audience and Reactions
Notable guests including actors Pierre Niney and Matthew McConaughey, singer Aya Nakamura, and footballer Jules Koundé attended the show. Jacquemus, visibly emotional at the end of the show, has now officially participated in Paris Fashion Week after years of independent presentations [1].