Mossi Traoré, winner of Andam's 2020 Pierre Bergé Prize, expressed his emotions in the form of a three-part fall 2024 show that aimed to convey sadness, anger and hope, the three feelings that guided him throughout this season.
There were direct demonstrations, such as t-shirts with slogans that read: “Doing politics should not mean deciding on people's right to live” and “I want the younger generation to know Madame Grès better than Kim Kardashian.” The latter was a nod to Traoré's effort to pass on couture garment-making techniques to younger generations with Les Ateliers d'Alix, a school she opened in 2015 in honor of Grès.
“With fashion we can share a message to make the world better and make peace between people because we need to act on everything that is happening in the world. “I want to be an ambassador of positive things and be free, express my emotions freely,” said Traoré.
Emotions aside, Mossi presented a wardrobe suitable for a globe-trotting lifestyle. Draped blouses, asymmetrical sweaters, layered white shirts and pleated dresses looked modern and multifunctional. Traoré counted on the work of South Korean artist Lee Bul as his main source of inspiration for the season, as well as the form of an Indian sari and the technical legacy of Grès.
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