Zadig & Voltaire Is Rebelling For Fall 2023

We might only now be putting winter behind us, but in the fashion world, thoughts have already turned to fall. Zadig & Voltaire recently showcased their collection for the season this year, and they made sure to leave a lasting impression. It seems that Zadig & Voltaire is rebelling for fall 2023 already.

Judging from the outfits that hit the runway, the auto industry has proven to be a huge influence on Cecilia Bönström and the team at Zadig & Voltaire. Leather was seemingly the material of choice, with the color palette largely on the darker side. Baggy is also very much in for the fall 2023 look, even when it comes to the tailored pieces. Bönström has made some bold choices with these pieces, but we reckon she’s hit the nail on the head with this collection.

The fall 2023 collection captured the essence of vintage cruising

There’s something very freeing about cruising down the highway with the wind whipping past your face and the sun slowly setting on the horizon. That’s a vibe that the Zadig & Voltaire fall 2023 collection very much seems to capture. Cecilia Bönström herself admitted that the looks were about “two pictures,” those being “vintage red car seats and a woman in a full leather biker look.” It appears she was eager for the outfits to offer a burst of nostalgia, given the emphasis on vintage. How exactly did that translate on the runway, though?

The collection featured moments of bold color and seductive lace

It’s perhaps not hard to see where the “vintage red car seats” came into this collection. One of the standout looks in the Zadig & Voltaire fall 2023 collection was the vibrant red leather jumpsuit. The look felt like a nod to Formula 1, continuing the automobile influence of these clothes. This jumpsuit was a burst of color on what was primarily quite a dark runway, although the black and white palette definitely worked well with these outfits. That includes one of the collection’s more seductive numbers, which combined a Matrix-style trench coat with a sheer lace slip dress.

Formal wear, casual clothes, and leather favorites were all present

Given the vibe of this collection, you might not have expected anything on the formal side. However, it does boast some tailored looks. These create a nice juxtaposition with some of the collection’s more casual attire, where long-sleeved t-shirts and patent pants continue the trend of automobile chic. These didn’t look out of place against the oversized jackets, combat boots, and leather pants that were consistent across the runway. All in all, the collection showed variety and consistency against the fountain of flames that stood as the centerpiece of this show. According to Bönström, the fire was there to reflect a burning desire for independence, which is again clear to see in her fall 2023 looks.

Most people can relate to the need for rebellion at some point in their lives. So, we expect that Zadig & Voltaire’s fall 2023 collection will hit the spot with a lot of fashion fans this year. We, for one, are already eager to put spring and summer behind us just so we can delve into these looks already.