Isabel Marant A/W 2015

Image one - three female models, one wearing a black and white blouse and white skirt, one in a black coat and skirt, and one in a black coat and black and white skirt. Image two - four female models, two wearing black coats and skirts, one wearing a white shirt and trousers, and one wearing a black and white blouse and white skirt — (Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Mood board: Time to get on a diet, girls! Isabel Marant’s silhouettes for next fall — extremely short, or so tight that they require a liberal body oiling — are not going to give an inch. Most pieces worked around Marant’s new exaggerated high-waisted silhouette, like unforgiving stovepipe wool pants or micro mini skirts that require a lean set of mean legs.
Best in show: Apart from a sailor motif, Marant also worked a new ikat angle for fall. The best use of these ethnic textiles were on oversized, sporty silhouettes like flared collar military and pea-cut wool coats.

Finishing touches: Marant’s footwear always creates a seasonal frenzy. This season the new boot is a midcalf bootie or over the knee version with thigh guards, both of which come clamped with oversized silver military buttons.

Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans

Image one - two women in white coats, one with colourful embroidered design. Image two - one model in a white coat and a skirt and one in a black coat and black and white skirt

Image one - female model wearing a black jacket over a black and white dress with other models in the background. Image two - models in black jackets and trousers waiting backstage

Image one - female model wearing a zigzag striped sweater and a white skirt. Image two - female model wearing a black sweater and a multicoloured frilly skirt

Image one - one woman wearing a black zip-up sweater and black skirt and one wearing a black jacket over a jumpsuit. Image two - one woman in a black and white striped dress and one wearing a black and white striped sweater over multicoloured trousers

JJ Martin