Christian Cowan is stepping into a new era. The celebrity-favorite designer - whose dazzling, party-ready standards have been worn by Megan Thee Stallion, Jenna Ortega, Lil Nas X, Halsey, and more - made his Paris Fashion Week debut on Sept. 29, signaling a shift in his creative approach.
For several years, the New York City-based Cowan has shown his collections at New York Fashion Week. Paris as the backdrop for his spring 2024 runway show was a conscious choice, rooted in the spirit of stepping beyond what people have come to expect from the designer.
"It's a big change for us," Cowan tells POPSUGAR. "Everything we're releasing, it's just such a level up. It's night and day from what we were doing before."
His brand's long-standing signatures - sequins, crystals, fur-lined silk satin - are still prevalent in the spring 2024 collection. The Paris influence adds a touch of Old World charm to Cowan's otherwise visually audacious looks, which range from a pink tweed blazer dress adorned with an oversize floral appliqué to an airy poplin white button-up to a literal giant disco ball.