Spring 2022 Haute Couture: Stephane Rolland’s Rich Minimalism

Stéphane Rolland deconstructs to express a new balance, full of reminiscence. He remodels and outsizes. Voluptuousness is in season for this new summer collection.

The couturier was inspired by the young Italian-Spanish painter Viani’s abstract expressionism. He created airy tunics and kaftans. Sleeves caress the floor, immense draped hoods and head veils add some mystery.

Dressed with an inverted cape or an open tunic, the woman turns our back to us to better expose it.

Curves are declined in pebble sculptures, from the way the gowns are constructed to the embroideries or leather coated jewelries. These jewels are made from gigantic stones; as precious as emeralds, aquamarines, topazes and citrines in crystal blown and chiseled by Théophile Caille, the French flame glassmaker.