FRANCE: JOHN RIBBE'S COLLECTION IS SHOWN ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE AUTUMN-WINTER PRET A PORTER SEASON

Record ID: 588491

  • Title: FRANCE: JOHN RIBBE'S COLLECTION IS SHOWN ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE AUTUMN-WINTER PRET A PORTER SEASON
  • Date: 9th March 1998
  • Summary: PARIS, FRANCE (MARCH 9, 1998) (RTV - ACCESS ALL) 1. SLV MODEL IN SHORT BUTTON THROUGH DRESS / LONG BEIGE DRESS (3 SHOTS) 0.11 2. SV MODEL IN LONG BLUE COAT 0.28 3. SV MODEL IN SHORT BLACK DRESS 0.41 4. SV MODEL IN MULBERRY SUIT 0.54 5. SV MODEL IN PINK DRESS 1.04 6. SV MODEL IN BUTTON-THROUGH DRESS 1.14 7. SV VARIOUS MODELS IN EVENING DRESSES (3 SHOTS) 1.50 8. SV MODEL IN SUIT WITH UNBUTTONED TROUSER LEGS 2.05 9. SV MODEL IN A LONG WHITE DRESS 2.18 10. SV DESIGNER JOHN RIBBE ON CATWALK WITH MODELS 2.32 Initials Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
  • Embargoed: 24th March 1998 12:00
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  • Location: PARIS, FRANCE
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  • Country: France
  • Reuters ID: LVAB2L525KWQI4LQ4I01OWKH26X0
  • Story Text: John Ribbe's muted tones have set the stage on the first day of the Autumn-Winter Pret a Porter season in Paris.

    The Austrian Alps were the inspiration for John Ribbe's latest catwalk collection, displayed in Paris on Monday (March 9).

    Mohair wool jackets and dresses covered close-fitting lycra body suits -- giving the appearance of an icy second skin.

    The sleeves, jacket fronts and even trouser legs sported exaggerated buttons, allowing freedom of movement or the possibility of shutting out the cold.

    The overall impression was of neutral tones, with the only splashes of colour on romantic dresses of silk organza and chiffon, embroidered with snow crystals in pink and blue.

    Black silk dresses were accented with gold or white cable knits.

    Ribbe's marriage dress was made of white and clear plastic, providing "camouflage" in an alpine environment.


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