Études Studio – Collection No. 29 – Short-Term Eternity

Études Studio and the Art of Impermanence

For its Spring-Summer 2027 collection, presented on June 23 at the Galerie Basse of the Palais de Tokyo, Études Studio continues its distinctive dialogue between fashion, contemporary art, and the urban environment. Titled Short Term Eternity, the brand’s twenty-ninth collection explores the city as a living organism in constant transformation. Here, the traces left by people, artists, and time itself become a creative material. Notably, this season places the creative identity of Études Studio at the center of its narrative.

At the heart of the season lies a collaboration with American artist Gordon Matta-Clark (1943–1978), a major figure in conceptual art and experimental architecture. Known for his radical interventions in abandoned or soon-to-be-demolished buildings, Matta-Clark dedicated his work to questioning ideas of transformation, loss, and permanence within urban space. In addition, this partnership highlights the ongoing dialogue between Études Studio and visionary artists. The collection’s title is directly inspired by his celebrated “Art Card”, a series of notes and reflections that accompanied his artistic practice.

A Functional Wardrobe for a Changing City

This reflection on impermanence comes to life through a collection that combines structure and comfort. The silhouettes blend tailoring with workwear influences. Structured coats, relaxed jackets, and carefully crafted sets are designed to move with the wearer. Staying true to its functional approach, Études Studio adds practical details such as zippers, pockets, and removable elements. These features make the garments adaptable to different needs while reflecting the brand’s approach to modern design.

The materials also contribute to this narrative. Tailored pieces combine virgin wool, viscose, linen, and washed silk in richly textured blends. Shirts crafted from Tencel and organic cotton introduce a sense of natural ease, while denim becomes a field for experimentation. Overdyeing, acid and stone washes, spray applications, and resin finishes evoke urban surfaces marked by time and human intervention. Meanwhile, knitwear explores a wide range of textures through jacquards, cotton-nylon blends, bouclé wool, and openwork constructions that reflect the unique aesthetic of Études Studio.

Études Studio – Art in Motion

The color palette further reinforces this immersion in the urban landscape. Chalky beiges, greige sands, brick reds, and metallic browns recall weathered façades, aged walls, and industrial materials. These tones are complemented by powdered khakis, charcoal greys, and slate hues. Additionally, deep aubergine accents punctuate the palette. Spray-painted effects and motifs inspired by faded wallpapers strengthen the impression of layering and accumulated memory, consistent with Études Studio’s conceptual direction for the collection.

Furthermore, accessories continue this exploration of functionality and transformation. The Studio Bag evolves through a larger format inspired by the heritage of the messenger bag. Crafted from aged-effect grained leather, soft suede, or treated canvas, it responds to the changing rhythms of everyday life. Yet it still maintains the brand’s refined aesthetic precision. A series of leather accessories inspired by construction support straps completes this universe where industrial references meet contemporary elegance. This combination is a regular motif in collections from Études Studio.

Urban Colors and Accessories

The collaboration with Gordon Matta-Clark comes to life through a selection of garments featuring archival photographs and text taken from the artist’s work. In particular, his famous “Art Cards,” a series of notes and ideas written throughout his career, appear on a shirt-and-trouser set. By incorporating these elements into the collection, Études Studio continues its creative dialogue between fashion and art. At the same time, the collection revisits some of Matta-Clark’s key ideas about the city, architecture, and the different ways people interact with urban spaces.

To stage this vision, Études Studio invited French artist David Douard to create a site-specific installation for the runway presentation. In addition, a series of screen-printed vertical blinds forms a shifting landscape that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. Opening and closing throughout the show, these curtains continuously alter perspectives. As a result, they transform the viewer’s perception of both the garments and the surrounding environment. The result is a poetic scenography that echoes the collection’s central themes: transformation, the passage of time, and the beauty of transient things—a narrative perfectly aligned with the ethos of Études Studio.

With Short Term Eternity, Études Studio delivers a thoughtful reflection on the contemporary city. Positioned at the intersection of architecture, memory, and fashion, the collection celebrates the traces of human activity. It reminds us that even the most fleeting elements can attain a form of eternity. Finally, Short Term Eternity solidifies Études Studio as a source of inspiration for anyone fascinated by the relationship between urban space and artistic expression.

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