Paris Fashion Week Showcases Bold Tailoring and Evolving Aesthetics
Designers reimagine power dressing and heritage styles, closing with Saint Laurent's commanding silhouettes and Chanel's timeless elegance.
- Comme des Garcons deconstructed traditional suits as a critique of big business, emphasizing the power of 'small' with exaggerated and slashed designs.
- Balenciaga's collection mirrored current economic uncertainties, blending officewear staples with high-street aesthetics in a dark, maze-like setting.
- Hermes stayed true to its equestrian roots, presenting luxury investment pieces that capitalize on its enduring market strength despite industry slowdowns.
- Saint Laurent closed the week with striking, shoulder-first designs and bold tailoring, emphasizing strength and precision on a dramatic onyx runway under the Eiffel Tower.
- Chanel's show highlighted its signature tweeds and layered jewelry, drawing a star-studded audience and reinforcing its status as a symbol of timeless sophistication.