Parades | A look back and a look to the future at Paris Fashion Week

Until March 5, major luxury designers are taking to the Parisian catwalks to present their women’s fashion creations for the fall-winter 2024-2025 season.


One hundred and nine fashion houses, including Corperni, Dior, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Issey Miyake and Chloé, presented or will present 71 shows and 38 presentations as part of Fashion Week. Among the expected returns, let us highlight that of Off-White, now led by Ibrahim Kamara, since the death of Virgil Abloh in 2021.

  • Saint Laurent developed its winter collection around transparency.

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    Saint Laurent developed its winter collection around transparency.

  • The Alsatian Weinsanto, a former classical dancer trained by Jean Paul Gaultier, presented a remarkable collection, inspired by burlesque, cabaret and queer aesthetics.

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    The Alsatian Weinsanto, a former classical dancer trained by Jean Paul Gaultier, presented a remarkable collection, inspired by burlesque, cabaret and queer aesthetics.

  • Belgian designer Dries Van Noten was one of the first to bring color back to the Parisian catwalks this week: vibrant purple, pastel lime green and Barbie pink, still visibly in fashion.

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    Belgian designer Dries Van Noten was one of the first to bring color back to the Parisian catwalks this week: vibrant purple, pastel lime green and Barbie pink, still visibly in fashion.

  • The Franco-Moroccan designer Charaf Tajer, promoter of street fashion on the catwalks, presented a fashion show punctuated by the voice of Björk and inspired by Antiquity.

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    The Franco-Moroccan designer Charaf Tajer, promoter of street fashion on the catwalks, presented a fashion show punctuated by the voice of Björk and inspired by Antiquity.

  • Leather, fur and high collars were featured at Acne Studios, sometimes giving way to bare legs.

    PHOTO JULIEN DE ROSA, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

    Leather, fur and high collars were featured at Acne Studios, sometimes giving way to bare legs.

  • One of the expected shows was that of Off-White and its artistic director Ibrahim Kamara, who succeeded Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

    PHOTO BENOIT TESSIER, REUTERS

    One of the expected shows was that of Off-White and its artistic director Ibrahim Kamara, who succeeded Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

  • Titled Black by Popular Demand, Off-White's show featured pieces adorned with lime-colored faux fur, beaded fringes and utility straps.

    PHOTO BENOIT TESSIER, REUTERS

    Titled Black by Popular DemandOff-White’s show revealed pieces adorned with lime-colored faux fur, beaded fringes and utility straps.

  • Chloé's new artistic director, Chemena Kamali, presented her first show for the French fashion house.

    PHOTO JULIEN DE ROSA, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

    Chloé’s new artistic director, Chemena Kamali, presented her first show for the French fashion house.

  • The designer focused on lightness and movement, without straying from Chloé's timeless and emblematic pieces.

    PHOTO JULIEN DE ROSA, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

    The designer focused on lightness and movement, without straying from Chloé’s timeless and emblematic pieces.

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With Agence France-Presse


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