The three things that have earned Haider Ackermann his sudden fashion stardom are his gorgeous color sense; his lavish, layered silhouettes; and his evocative runway shows.

The colors, on the other hand, were nowhere to be seen—at least on the runway. (Tilda Swinton wore deep purple in the front row.) In the place of his usual rich hues, Ackermann employed graphic, geometric prints and a stricter palette—mostly black, white, and navy.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012PARIS

By Nicole Phelps – style.com