Jacquemus Confirms Show Venue in Corsica

by · WWD
Phare de la Pietra in Île-Rousse, Corsica, will be the site of the next Jacquemus fashion show.Courtesy of Jacquemus

SEEING THE LIGHT: Returning to a gobsmacking natural setting for his next fashion show, Simon Porte Jacquemus has selected a rocky island off Corsica whose main landmark is a small, white lighthouse.

The coed collection for spring 2027, titled “Le Bonheur,” is to be unveiled at 10 a.m. on June 29.

“I am deeply honored and proud to present this show at the Phare de la Pietra in Île-Rousse, a place of exceptional beauty and history,” Jacquemus said in a statement shared exclusively with WWD.

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“I am also delighted to partner with the town of Île-Rousse in supporting the restoration and preservation of this unique heritage site,” he added. “Bringing these places to life and helping ensure their legacy is passed on to future generations is something that is particularly close to my heart.”

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A happy few were sent a save-the-date for the show, which comes just after the end of men’s fashion week in Paris.

Jacquemus said the guest list would be “very intimate and will only include members of the press, friends of the house, a few buyers as well as international and local celebrities.”

The house also noted it is organizing a casting in Corsica to select local models for the runway display.

Famed for his transporting destination shows — in lavender fields, salt flats or grand French gardens — Jacquemus has recently favored indoor locations, including the Picasso Museum in Paris and the private apartment of architect Auguste Perret.

Built in 1857 during the reign of Napoleon III, the lighthouse serves as the entrance to the northwest coast.