Graphic Luxury

 Lucien Pellat-Finet brought its distinctive combination of luxury knitwear, relaxed streetwear and irreverent graphic language to the Paris menswear catwalk. The collection centred on an idea of effortless attitude: clothing that could feel casual and comfortable while still carrying the unmistakable codes of a luxury house. The designer’s own description imagined a man and woman as “night birds at daybreak,” moving through Los Angeles in the 1990s. That reference to nocturnal LA culture, combined with Pellat-Finet’s long-standing use of cashmere, graphics and relaxed proportions, created a wardrobe positioned somewhere between luxury, leisurewear and grunge.

The LA Influence

 The imagined landscape of 1990s Los Angeles gave the collection much of its character. There was a sense of sunshine, nightlife and youthful nonchalance beneath the heavier winter wardrobe. This was reflected in the relaxed attitude of the clothing: oversized sweatshirts, easy trousers, shorts and casual layers rather than rigidly constructed menswear. The styling suggested a wardrobe intended to look lived-in rather than overly considered.

Graphic Identity

 Graphics played an important role throughout the collection. Cannabis imagery appeared in outlined form, alongside the word “Pharmacie,” creating a visual language that felt simultaneously playful, subcultural and commercial. The graphics were especially effective when contrasted against otherwise simple silhouettes. A plain sweatshirt or relaxed top could become the focus of a look through a single emblematic image, reinforcing the idea that luxury does not necessarily need elaborate construction to make an impression.

Colour and Graphic Contrast

 Alongside neutral grey and tan pieces, stronger colours and graphic interventions added variety. The collection included a globe-print bomber and a violet tie-dyed turtleneck, introducing more expressive moments into the otherwise relaxed wardrobe. These pieces demonstrated the broader character of the collection: familiar menswear staples could be transformed through colour, print and surface treatment.

Fashion with a Sense of Humour

 Pellat-Finet’s work has never been entirely serious, and that sense of humour remained part of the collection. The playful graphics and unexpected references brought personality to garments that could otherwise have been straightforward sportswear. That balance between luxury and irreverence is important. The clothes are not trying to disguise their commercial appeal; instead, they embrace the idea of fashion as something expressive, recognisable and fun.

 CARRO Studio Behind the Lens

 CARRO Studio’s catwalk photography captures the collection through its strongest visual qualities, the relaxed silhouettes, graphic details, layering and movement of the garments. Photographing the show preserves the contrast between soft luxury knitwear and more casual sportswear, while close attention to individual looks reveals the details that give the collection its character. The camera becomes a way of documenting not simply the clothes, but the attitude behind them.

Luxury Without Formality

 Lucien Pellat-Finet demonstrated how luxury menswear can move away from traditional formality without losing its sense of quality or identity. Cashmere, graphic knitwear, sweatshirts, shorts and outerwear formed a wardrobe built around comfort and individuality. The collection’s appeal lies in that contradiction: premium materials presented through relaxed clothing, luxury shaped by street culture, and a distinctly Parisian fashion presentation looking towards the easy confidence of 1990s Los Angeles.