Vanessa Seward, a name synonymous with style since her days at Azzaro in the early 2000s, is bringing her signature chic to Bonpoint. Known for her timeless designs, Seward has created a fall capsule collection for the French children’s wear brand, marking their first designer collaboration for women.
Seward’s influence on the fashion world is undeniable. Images of Nicole Kidman and Carey Mulligan in her crystal-embellished LBDs and Kate Moss in a strapless satin jumpsuit are etched in fashion history. Her own personal style, characterized by stacked heels and a bouncy brunette mane, has earned her a place among Paris’s most stylish women. This influence even extended to her 2022 book, “La Guide de la Gentlewoman,” a guide to chic for those seeking a touch of “je ne sais quoi.”
While Seward has recently focused on her burgeoning painting career, exhibiting self-portraits, iconic film stars, and portraits of her friends, she couldn’t resist returning to fashion. Her latest project with Bonpoint reflects a natural evolution, blending her signature elegance with a fresh perspective.
The collection features signature Vanessa Seward elements, like softly belted dresses for both day and night, a flannel pantsuit paired with a frill-neck blouse, a classic peacoat with shiny gold buttons, and statement-making black sequin pants. Seward’s long-standing admiration for Bonpoint, dating back to her days at Chanel, is evident in the collection’s timeless appeal and quality. She describes Bonpoint as offering simple yet high-quality pieces that can be effortlessly styled with more high-fashion items.
While the collection is designed for women, it features shorter pieces for Seward’s daughter and her friends, acknowledging the lack of stylish options for teenagers. The collection aims to break free from the uniformity of fast fashion, offering pieces that are both stylish and enduring.
The highlight of the collection is a black sequin dress, a timeless piece that Seward believes will never go out of style. This echoes her commitment to sustainable fashion, advocating for pieces that are built to last. The fall capsule collection, following the successful launch of a summer collection, will be available at Bonpoint on August 24.
