The reliably fashion-forward Janet Jackson arrived at Thom Browne’s spring 2023 show wearing a look that deftly mixed masucline and femine prep codes. The academy-ready ensemble was a natural progression of what Jackson does best. She’s been blurring and mixing traditional gender boundaries for decades now: That boxy oversized blazer she wore in “When I Think Of You;” Her form-fitting “Rhythm Nation” military garb; A leather bandeau paired with baggy jeans at the 1993 VMAs.
Thom Browne has become a reliable go-to for Miss Jackson at this stage of her life. The singer affectionately calls him “Thom Up,” a nod to the designer’s ability to consistently elevate and innovate. She wore a knockout look by Browne, which included a dramatic top hat that operated as a clever callback to Jackson’sJackson, 56, says the process of putting together a look with Browne is effortless.
The final product was a beautiful marriage of Jackson and Thom Browne’s signature aesthetics. Jackson wore an expertly cut and tailored skirt suit, a towering beehive-esque hairdo, platform heels, and a Wall Street-ready leather tote. Jackson says she was happy to return to Paris—a city that holds special meaning to her—for Browne and Louis Vuitton’s respective shows. When asked about her favorite experiences in the City of Lights, she responds, “I have two memories of Paris. My memory of being here the very first time, I was fourteen years old. I remember falling in love with [the city] immediately. I was here with my sister, La Toya, she was on a promo tour for one of her projects and my mother.
Y2K continues to be a major trend of shows in Paris and other fashion capitals, from Diesel’s embrace of colorful moto leather jackets to Fendi’s powerful celebration of the Baguette, an It bag of the early aughts. Jackson herself is surely on many people’s Y2K moodboard, namely her 2000 “Doesn’t Really Matter” and 2001 “All for You” looks.
Where is Janet’s cover feature?!? She deserves.
And did not mention Janet Jackson’s name in the caption
Damn shame you guys never gave her a cover of vogue magazine especially since she's a groundbreaking artist who has sold nearly 200 million albums and has over 27 top ten hits and over 10 number one's . You guys better give her a damn cover 🙄
ok but still put her on the cover maybe next year if & when she releases her new album maybe? 🖤🖤
FLAWLESS!
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