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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.
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