PARIS, Oct 5, 2005/ FW/ – Like sands through an hourglass…Time is of the essence and play is the key in keeping the soul alive. Eclectic fun French duo Marithé’& François Girbaud for spring summer 2005 kick about in the sand, take inspiration for times past and delve into the free spirited mentality that is found among the women who choose to wear their clothes.

Always expect some kind of pleasurable play from the dynamics that make up Girbaud. This season the fashion world becomes a parody, using themselves as main comic characters in a show of shadow and light, styling and restyling like the creation of a fine tuned opera where Francois Girbaud is the Maestro conducting his orchestra to perfection…this of course is where madness must prevail before the truth is revealed.

Then there was light. The 2005 Girbaud woman is jubilant and untroubled as she mixes and matches epochs from the French Revolution, 50’s mods and modern street and style according to her ever changing daily attitude.

Military khaki, bright sunlight orange along with nude and romantic tones make up this varied spring summer color palette. Prints of feminine floral are mixed with baggy drop crutch trousers that taper at the shin, while pieces of corsetry become outer, rather than underclothes, making their already sexy demeanor maidens, even more unbearably desirable.

Movement and functionality are imperative as flouncy skirts with handkerchief hemlines make space for volume and are matched with petite tailored crinkled jackets while suits are deconstructed and made modern. Delicious rear details such as pleats seem like hand fans and behind bustles are elegant and feminine.

Sensual and liberal, dynamic and romantically nonchalant, Marithé & François Girbaud are as bold with attitude and playful with style as ever.

Marithé + François Girbaud

Marithé + François Girbaud

Marithé + François Girbaud

Marithé + François Girbaud