Sharp leather pants, studded biker jackets, plenty of sequins and modernized mullet cuts: the models, sunglasses on their noses and hands in their pockets, displayed a nonchalant attitude during this parade presented between the two Paris Fashion weeks, men and haute couture in January before women's ready-to-wear in February-March.

While Gucci and Saint Laurent, the rebellious competitors of the rival group Kering, returned to the ranks and presented their men's collections within the framework of the Fashion weeks of Milan and Paris, Hedi Slimane, stylist of Celine (LVMH), among the most influential in the world, continues to vary the formats.

Celine fashion show in Paris, January 10, 2023 © Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP

After a series of virtual parades in castles and the one a year ago at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, he invested the Palace on Friday where Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, Prince, Andy Warhol, Serge Gainsbourg or Mick Jagger had spent crazy parties at the time.

"It's a place dear to Hedi Slimane that he frequented from the age of 16, which sparked his future as a fashion designer and where he celebrated his 50th birthday in July 2018," according to the show notes.

Jane Birkin, Etienne Daho, Catherine Deneuve and Chiara Mastroiani at the Celine show in Paris, February 10, 2023 © Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP

Before settling in the front row, Jane Birkin kissed Catherine Deneuve, accompanied by her daughter, Chiara Mastroiani.

British singer and musician Pete Doherty came with his dog.

The South Korean singer Lisa of the group Blackpink and the American rocker Jack White triggered the clicking of the cameras, as did the French actor Romain Duris and his partner, the actress Olivia Bonamy.

It was the New York group Suicide, formed in the 70s, which gave the soundtrack to the parade.

Celine fashion show in Paris, January 10, 2023 © Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP

Skinny black leather trousers are the centerpiece of the collection whether worn with blouson jackets, broad-shouldered jackets or tweed or cashmere coats.

The pants of the suits are also narrow but slightly flared.

Celine fashion show in Paris, January 10, 2023 © Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP

The few feminine looks that make their way into the collection are made for clubbing: black dresses, short and transparent or longer and sparkly.

And the show ends with an "after party" for everyone in a good-natured atmosphere.

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