Beloved Swedish designer Gustaf Westman has officially joined the ranks of the fashion elite, journeying to Paris to attend the Dior menswear runway show. Here, Westman gives Vogue Scandinavia an all-access pass to his whirlwind time in the French capital
He may be widely exalted for his cult-favourite chunky, curvy and ever-colourful homeware, but Gustaf Westman is no stranger to fashion. Securing a coveted invite to the Dior menswear show, the Stockholm-based designer lets us tag along in Paris as he engages in pre-show shopping, some shattering moments, and dinner avec des amis before and after his front row moment.
7.00AM
Off to Paris!
9:00AM
The first day in Paris was spent visiting some showrooms and meeting up with friends. Here’s a little KAYTRANADA/Sunnei moment!
10:00AM
Receiving my invitation to the Dior show! I love a creative, fun physical invitation.
10:30AM
Receiving my Dior clothes for the show. I got a very nice grey/black jacket, a grey sweater and a pair of light jeans.
Photo: Emanuel Koroly
11:00
Pre-snack and pre-drink time.
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Here’s the Chunky Paris Plate! I designed this specially for this trip. It has a cigarette holder, Chunky Wine Glass holder, ashtray, as well as space for the Chunky Candle holder and some charcuterie.
Photo: Emanuel Koroly
11:20AM
RIP Chunky Wine Glass
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12:00PM
Time for hair and makeup. Two products I really like right now are the iS Clinical cleanser, and the Kevin Murphy Hair Resort.
12:40PM
Got dressed and laid down to rest. Fashion week can be very intense!
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1:20PM
In Dior mode.
Photo: Emanuel Koroly
Photo: Emanuel Koroly
1:45PM
Heading to the show!
2:30PM
Being awkward at the show. Didn’t talk to anyone.
3:15PM
The show was beautiful. Kim Jones did a great job!
4:00PM
Post-show beer.
6:00PM
Dinner at Aux Deux Amis!
