Situationist celebrated its 10th anniversary with a significant milestone: its first official runway presentation during Paris Fashion Week. Designers Irakli Rusadze and co-founder Davit Giorgadze marked the occasion with a cast of high-profile models, including Malgosia Bela, Paloma Elsesser, and Aymeline Valade. The beauty direction channelled the glamour of Robert Palmer’s iconic music videos, featuring sculpted cheekbones, slicked-back hair, and occasional touches of red lipstick.

For the first time, the Georgian label also presented a complete wardrobe. The shift reflects how far the brand has travelled since its beginnings. Giorgadze recalled that Situationist started with a minimalist, post-Soviet sensibility, but the designers now want to embrace greater richness and give every garment a story. Much of the collection was made entirely by one seamstress, from the first stage to the final finish. Each maker signs the label, a gesture intended to recognise the individual behind the work. This approach also means production remains limited. The zebra-print trench from look seven, for example, is expected to be produced in only five pieces.

The collection revisited familiar wardrobe staples, giving them distinctive alterations. A leather jacket featured a dropped waist, vertical pleating, and concealed pockets, while exaggerated sleeves, shoulders, and cuffs brought oversized proportions to other designs. Two cropped jackets, including a wool version paired with a leather corset, stood out as pieces likely to appeal to shoppers.

Transparency offered another point of experimentation. The designers worked with organza for the first time, using it in a blush-pink shirt finished with a brighter pink trim and an orange coat styled with a khaki trench. These looks made a stronger impression than some of the more revealing designs, including V-shaped suspenders that doubled as bodices and a tiny bandeau worn beneath a jacket cut away to leave very little of its front intact.

Elsewhere, the collection included several pieces with longer-term wardrobe appeal: a navy jersey column dress, a white trench finished with detachable zebra-print cuffs, and jackets detailed with contrasting trims. These designs balanced the label’s experimental instincts with a more practical approach to dressing.

The runway also tapped into one of the season’s emerging trends: extremely slim trousers. Situationist presented them in red and black, with zips extending over the tops of high stiletto heels. The sharp silhouettes were offset by relaxed yet polished tailoring, demonstrating the designers’ ability to respond to the current fashion mood while maintaining the brand’s own identity.