At the helm of the production studio Back of the House are Anne-Sophie Prevot and Thomas Warren. A photographer and an architect by profession, the duo chose to embark on a new kind of scenography project. Whether for Acne Studios, Nina Ricci, Issey Miyake, or Y/Project, Back of the House creates grandiose sets, certainly, but also tells stories within them. Surrounded by a talented creative team, Anne-Sophie and Thomas have more than one trick up their sleeve. Acumen reveals three scenographies that caught his attention.
The Nina Ricci Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show
Conceived in collaboration with Harris Reed, artistic director of the ready-to-wear brand Nina Ricci, a large blue drape dominates the interior of the Palais de Tokyo. As if by magic, models appear and disappear alternately behind the textile artwork. The space is immersed in a disconcerting purity where only the drape seems to offer an escape.
The Acne Studios Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show
For Acne Studios, Back of the House attempts a new approach. On the advice of Jonny Johansson, creative director and co-founder of the ready-to-wear brand, the duo worked closely with designer Shona Heath to create these chimeric trees. At times mystical, at others fantastical, the set immerses viewers in an enchanted forest where time stands still.
The Y/Project Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show
A change of pace for Y/Project, where lighting is the primary backdrop. Here, the space dictates the scenography, not the other way around. Seated on long black benches, the audience's gaze is no longer fixed on a breathtaking set design, but rather on the clothes worn by the models. “Our stage designs are like plays. Lighting is therefore essential in our work.” concludes Anne-Sophie Prevot.
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