Sandwiched between the large-scale show productions of Paris Fashion Week, The Row staged a runway for its Summer 2027 collection that was, in keeping with the brand's traditions, intimate and largely under wraps. There were the usual elements: plush carpeting, soft Parisian lighting, and of course, custom treats handed out to showgoers that they've become known for—this season that meant a sachet of mints.

Now that images have been published, we're finally able to dive into the offering. Filled with all the savvy and carefully studied features that always delight us about The Row, the collection was also notably more eclectic and bohemian. Workhorse staples like trousers and blazers lived side-by-side with crochet, fringe, and beaded items in many looks, becoming both aspirational and inspirational at once. Summer 2027 also continues with the move away from hyper-minimalism, with many looks featuring notably more color and texture than The Row is historically known to offer.

From new suiting silhouettes to the expert deployment of crochet fabrics, these are the key elements that every fashion person will look to emulate. Here, we're unpacking the summer 2027 collection's top-level takeaways and the potential new It items to know.

Modern Bohemia

Over the last few seasons, The Row has been stepping away from its signature stark aesthetic in favor of more opulence and whimsy, and summer 2027 marks even bigger departure. With this show, they seemed to declare hyper-minimalism all but deceased. Instead, what ensued was a series of looks that incorporated texture like fringe, crochet, and beading for a rising new direction we're calling modern bohemia. The key way to style it, according to this runway? An intricate top. Plain trousers and simple sandals were the outfit bases that let these one-of-a-kind pieces lap up all the attention.

All About Texture

If the arrival of opulent textures like feathers and sequins took The Row into a new era of maximalism last season, the summer 2027 collection was an evolution of where their unique take on craft is heading. For the warmer seasons, the answer was a series of looks that incorporated crochet and lace texture—whether it was a delicate tank layered over a solid long-sleeve, a lace shawl worn atop a trench coat, or a full crochet dress.

It-Item Potential: Canvas Totes

It wouldn't be a report on The Row runway if we weren't zooming in on the accessories. The shoes and bags tend to be on the fast track for It-item status, and this season, it was the canvas totes that captured our attention. The quotidian, almost downright "boring", bags stand to become one of fashion's most sought-after styles next season, if the The Row has anything to say about it.

Necklace Layering

It wasn't just that many of the models finished off outfits with a string (or several) of colored beads, but that these necklaces arrived obscured by the clothing itself. Whether that meant layered underneath a sheer top of peeking out from a semi-unbuttoned shirt, there's a new styling idea to know with jewelry—but particularly necklaces.

New Suiting SIlhouettes

Slouchy, relaxed looks, once the calling card of the brand's ready-to-wear, were all but absent on this runway, where the tailoring was decidedly more slim-fitted. Cigarette trousers and cinched-waist jackets were the heroes of The Row's fall lineup, and it indicates a larger shift that we've been taking note of across the runways this season. The close cuts and precise tailoring of the late '90s are officially back.

I don't always wear eye makeup, and when I do, I usually smudge some shadow across my upper lash line, slick on a coat of brown mascara, and call it a day. Maybe I'll add some champagne shimmer on the inner corners of my eyes or swap the brown lashes for burgundy if I'm feeling fancy. But generally, I'm much more of a statement lip and blush girl than someone who loves to play around with the lids. To each their own!

Then during Paris Fashion Week, I saw Rihanna and Inde Navarrette cosigning a very cool, yet very low-key, trend I used to obsess over in middle school: colorful bottom eyeliner. It certainly made my inner thirteen-year-old smile, but the celebs wore it in a way that felt fresh for 2026 and officially inspired me to get back on the bottom-eyeliner bandwagon. Below, check out the looks for yourself and all the products you need to recreate them this fall.

To be honest, when I saw Rihanna pull up to the Matières Fécales show on Monday September 28, the last thing on my mind was her eyeliner. But in the Getty photos that followed, I was able to get a closer look at the mogul's eye makeup and noticed a stripe of bright red along her lower waterline. She kept her top lids neutral with a gold eye shadow and fluttery black lashes, so the red really pops underneath. The line itself is also pretty minimal—no smudging or smokiness—which is, in my opinion, what makes it so intriguing; it's one of those looks that will have people leaning in to ask, "Wait, are you wearing red eyeliner?"

Then less than 24 hours later, Inde Navarrette showed up to Dior with a similar look—only this time in a dusty, denim blue. The liner was also a little more smudged than Rihanna's (celebrity makeup artist Kayli Rachelle actually used a limited-edition Dior eye shadow as liner), and it circled the top lash line as well for a monochromatic eye moment. Still, the rest of her eyes were kept minimal, which made the ring of blue really stand out. Both looks also focus on the waterline, which gives it a bit of that '90s, early 2000s edge. That said, if you're worried it might appear too "dated," using a colorful jewel-toned liner (blue, red, green, what have you) as opposed to black or brown will keep the look fresh and fashion-forward. Take it from the front-row regulars themselves.

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"It's raining, it's pouring", goes the nursery rhyme. Quite literally, at the Chloé spring/summer 27 show in Paris this week. Not only did the heavens open on what had been a relatively warm week in the capital, but Chemena Kamali was already prepared, making a case for spring-shower dressing in her fifth mainline collection for the house.

Thanks to Kamali, we now have a clear idea of what it means to be a Chloé girl in every season. Summer is punchy, retro florals with high-waisted capris, autumn is high necks and checks atop gauzy, ruffled skirts and dresses; and winter is a thigh-high boot teamed with shaggy shearling. But what of spring? Well, as the lights and soundtrack lifted in the venue, you may not have been expecting such a sleek, pared-back take on Chloé's bohemian spirit.

Still undoubtedly French, feminine and always one of the most arrestingly romantic brands to show during fashion month, this season, it has been suggested by some that Kamali's ode to the history of the house is a swan song (whether the rumours of her exit are greatly exaggerated remains to be seen), but what is clear is that this is another collection designed by a woman with other women in mind.

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The first look to open any show always sets the tone for what to expect ahead, and a bright white, tasselled sweetheart top and matching miniskirt told us two things: one, do not expect any more florals, and two, prepare for a very restrained colour palette. Across 54 looks, 33 were dedicated to black or white colour-blocking, and the colours that would be introduced later in the run would be muted pink, butter yellow, rusty orange and mustard. After a year of heady maximalism, this was Kamali's version of a palette cleanser. (Before you chalk this up to "pastels for spring", there was a slick, fire-engine-red waterproof and hat to break up the relative sweetness, but more on that later).

Continuing to play on this seasonal dichotomy, the tassel tops, minis and shorts began to give way to big broderie anglaise dresses reminiscent of sunny days in the South of France before the trenches began to appear. And if Kamali's debut will be forever remembered as the reintroduction of the wooden wedge, S/S 27 will be the reinvention of the trench coat. Cape trenches, scoop-neck trenches, cropped trenches, leather and vinyl trenches… It's high time one of the hardest-working pieces in the professional woman's wardrobe had some new life breathed into it, and here we have it in spades and shades, spanning the gamut from camel classic to pretty pink mini.

Teamed with these practical coats? A ludicrously impractical hat of course, and floppy sun hats are traded in for waist-grazing rain hats, folded up at the brim and asymmetrically balanced. Do we predict that they will be all the rage on the high street? Probably not, but an interesting approach to a season so often expectant of non-stop sunshine.

What to wear underneath your waterproof is equally compelling, and the suggestion here is cropped, lace-up blouses, long skirts and babydoll dresses. Sheer lace and broderie feature again, decorating co-ords and pretty separates, and with the reintroduction of black and white, we enter into an evening-focused selection of slimline suiting and lingerie detailing, culminating in the most exciting silhouettes of the collection: tiered, balloon-skirt dresses with barely there bralette tops.

Refreshingly, this doesn't feel like a collection geared towards red-carpet appearances; instead it focuses on building an aspirational wardrobe for the dreamers and dedicated Francophiles. With a little bit of something for everyone in the mix, minimalists will love the sharp blazers, maximalists will be drawn to the textured dresses, romantics can still buy classic, beautiful blouses, and the more experimental among us will have a field day with those glossy macs. Kamali has proven once again why Chloé never feels too samey and often ends up on every editor's "one to watch" list.

1. The Runway

2. The Accessories

3. The Front Row

Bonjour, Paris! The style set has landed in the French capital for the final location of fashion month, and one of the most anticipated shows on the calendar is none other than Chloé. A-listers always abound, and this show was no different, with everyone from Claudia Schiffer to Alexa Chung in attendance. Even more noteworthy, perhaps, was Apple Martin, the 22-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, who made her runway debut.

As for the clothes, designer Chemena Kamali took a much lighter and airier approach for the spring/summer 2027 collection after all the plaid prints and wool knits from last season. This runway was largely defined by one element: eyelet. Dresses, skirt sets, and puff-sleeve tops all arrived in the delicate fabric, and since Chloé is known for setting some of the major dress trends each season (the explosion of lace trim can be credited to Kamali), this is one theme I'm already predicting will be big come spring.

Here, discover everything to know from the Chloé S/S 27 show, from the pretty new dress trend to A-list faces both on and off the runway.

2027 Trend Alert: Eyelet Dresses

Spring and summer wardrobes are where Chloé really shines, in my opinion, and this runway put the designer's warm-weather-dressing skills on full display. Nowhere was this more evident than when it came to the eyelet dress, the trend I'm earmarking for 2027 It status. Given that Chloé was the initiator of the lace-trim-dress trend, these eyelet numbers are what I predict will take their place next season.

A Pastel Palette

We just reported on the emerging pastel color trend that was all over Milan, and it appears that Paris agrees that the softer, sweeter palette is set to replace saturated shades for spring 2027.

The It Trench Coats

If there's any single item that will get us to shop next season, it's undoubtedly the trench coat. A whole section of Chloé's runway was dedicated to sweeping cape coats with flipped-up funnel necks. They're an outfit unto themselves and are equal parts Parisian polish and signature bohemia.

A-List Arrivals

The Chloé show brought out a cast of familiar celebrity faces from all walks of the creative world, including Love Story breakout star Dree Hemingway and supermodel Claudia Schiffer. Cynthia Erivo, Natasha Lyonne, Alexa Chung, Emma Mackey, and more arrived in their best boho looks for the occasion.

Pictured: Claudia Schiffer

Pictured: Cynthia Erivo

Pictured: Alexa Chung

Pictured: Dree Hemingway

Pictured: Emma Mackey

On day two of Paris Fashion Week, Creative Director Jonathan Anderson presented his seventh women's collection for Dior, focusing on imperfection, fluidity, and nature. These concepts were introduced before the show even began, with guests receiving invitations that hinted at what was to come.

Inside Dior-branded boxes sat two Wénwán walnuts. While guests likely didn't know at the time, these objects carried several meanings that connected to the house's new collection. In Chinese culture, Wénwán walnuts are traditionally collected and used for hand massages. As they're rolled and handled over time, they don't decay; instead, they become more beautiful, developing a shiny surface. They also grow in nature, so each one has its own imperfect structure. These ideas connect to the collection's focus on imperfection and the natural world.

Anderson's emphasis on nature was apparent from the second look, which featured earrings made from organza fabric cut into petal-like shapes. These floral forms were later translated into fully textured, collarless jackets and miniskirts. Some skirts, dresses, and shoes were also printed with photographs of flowers, creating a more direct connection to nature. Anderson further explored asymmetry, which he sees as an important part of the natural world because perfect symmetry is rarely found there. He translated this idea into intentionally uneven hemlines on flowing skirts and dresses.

These designs also reflect Anderson's use of imperfection in craftsmanship. From asymmetrical hemlines to mismatched earrings and even Lady Dior Bags that looked scrunched and lived-in, each piece felt effortless rather than overengineered, giving the collection a light, loose, and breathable quality. As the brand puts it in the press release, "the collection anticipates a warm breeze." Keep scrolling to discover all the beautiful and intentional details from Anderson's S/S 27 collection for Dior.

Petal-Like Textures

We know—flowers for spring traditionally aren't groundbreaking. However, when garments are designed to look like real blossoming flowers, we beg to differ. Leave it to the mastermind Anderson to do just that. Anderson cut petal-like shapes out of silk mousseline and organza and created jackets, miniskirts, and handbags made entirely from the small pieces of fabric. The lightness of the materials and the way the petals were placed made the garments feel alive—floating and drifting in the wind, responding naturally to nature.

Asymmetry at Its Finest

As mentioned, asymmetry underpinned the collection. Almost every look conveyed a sense of imbalance: long scarves draped over the shoulders with one side longer than the other, mismatched earrings, handkerchief skirts and dresses, long coats with raw hems, and layered necklaces hung at different lengths. While the designs will surely be beautiful standing on their own in a store or showroom, what makes them even more alluring is the sense of movement they conveyed on the runway. Whether seen in real time in Paris or later in images online, that sense of movement came from the asymmetry, which let the eye travel up and down and side to side rather than settle in one place.

La Cigale–Inspired Dresses

As the brand states in the press release, "The essence of early Dior silhouettes is taken in new directions." This idea is especially evident in the dresses, many of which appear to draw from the Cigale Dress, part of Dior's F/W 52 haute couture collection, known for its sculptural construction and sharply defined silhouettes. For spring, Anderson both honored and redefined this archival form through two distinct variations, preserving its signature fitted bodice, voluminous skirt, and intricate pleating. The first, seen in black, baby pink, and honeydew green, featured a square neckline with delicate spaghetti straps, dramatically accentuated hips, and a relaxed bow detail at the sternum. The second featured a rounded neckline and a peplum-shaped skirt in a saturated pink hue.

Anderson-Coded Accessories

From the iconic shoe line by Roger Vivier in 1953 to the Chouchou Bag, famously gifted to Princess Diana in 1995 and renamed the Lady Dior a year later, Dior's bags and shoes have remained central to the house's identity. For spring, Anderson drew on Dior's heritage while adding his signature touch. The collection revisited the iconic Dior Cigale and the Lady Dior, both updated with relaxed proportions. It also featured the Toujours Bag, which Anderson reimagined for his F/W 26 collection, and a hobo version of the Milly-La-Forêt Bag, a style Anderson introduced in his S/S 26 collection. As for brand-new silhouettes, there was a biker-inspired bag with zipped pocket flaps, cannage stitching, and metal D-I-O-R hardware in a range of colorways; playful silk-scarf shoulder bags embellished with fringe; simple yet elevated oversize suede everyday styles for the women on the go; and what we're guessing will be the most coveted buy: a not-yet-named bowler-style bag with long straps, rendered in opulent ostrich leather as well as with the same quilted motif as the Milly-La-Forêt Bag. For shoes, photographs of flowers were printed onto square-toe block heels, continuing the collection's nature-inspired language; the Dior Bow Sandal in a thong silhouette debuted in metallic gold as well as shiny sage green; and the Dior Cigale Shoe, inspired by the bag, was also introduced, with a petal-shaped sole, blending the notion of nature and craftsmanship.

A Star-Studded Front Row

The Dior show is always a highlight of Paris Fashion Week, made even buzzier by Anderson's deep industry ties and long-standing friendships with fashion's biggest names. So it's safe to say his shows always guarantee a star-studded front row. For spring/summer 2027, Jennifer Lawrence made an appearance, followed by Cynthia Erivo, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rosalía, and Karlie Kloss. To top it off, Rihanna attended in support of Anderson.

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Things just got considerably hotter in Paris. That's because Haider Ackermann presented his S/S 27 collection for Tom Ford, and if we had to sum it up in three words, it would be sexy, sensual, and sophisticated.

This was Ackermann at his best but unmistakably Tom Ford coded. The collection brought together elements from both worlds: satin bralettes paired with skirts ranging from sheer midis to fluid maxis, trousers traded for bare legs, and underwear paired simply with sweaters. Leather and pinstripes were reworked into sharp, tailored pieces, giving them a modern edge. Red roses were pinned to both men's and women's blazers while patent-leather shoes ranged from ankle-strap pumps to strappy heels and loafers. Handbags were kept deliberately minimal, with a select few oversize totes and embellished clutches carrying just enough structure to ground the looks. The color palette was equally restrained: black, red, and white dominated, while shades of blue and green—from cobalt and sky blue to army and kelly green—proved just as versatile as neutrals for spring.

What made the show even more interesting, however, was the casting and how models such as Alex Consani and Anok Yai became more than bodies showcasing the collection. They moved almost like silent actors, bringing a powerful presence to the clothes. Rather than simply walking one by one in a traditional single-file format, they moved with poise, commanding every step as they navigated the transparent walls scattered through the Place Vendôme, all set to a sensual soundtrack. Keep scrolling to discover all of the need-to-know details from the collection.

After-Hours Tailoring

True to Tom Ford's DNA, the collection drew on sharp tailoring. Ackermann, however, reimagined traditional pieces like blazers and trousers for evening wear, moving them beyond the usual office setting. For instance, menswear-inspired blazers were casually draped over the shoulder and paired with sequin bodysuits or with mesh shirts and high-waisted trousers. Some blazers were left open with nothing underneath, leaving little to the imagination, while other looks incorporated very relaxed jackets with almost-sheer trousers, challenging conventional ideas of tailoring.

Satin Underpinnings

The after-hours ensembles continued, with many featuring satin bralettes in bold shades like red, silver, blue, and black. Some were worn solo with sleek tailored pants, while others were layered nonchalantly beneath evening jackets or paired with daring off-the-shoulder gowns. All were exposed, revealing just enough to captivate and highlight Ackermann's talent for capturing Tom Ford’s signature allure: desire.

No Pants, No Problem

Ackermann knows the fashion saying "less is more" all too well, but for spring 2027, he took the concept literally by stripping back traditional trousers and embracing bottomless dressing. The runway featured several outfits with tiny underwear paired with sweaters. Later, the focus shifted to sheer bodysuits and daring cutout leotards that naturally drew attention.

The Romantic Rose

From white petals covering the runway for its F/W 15 show to metallic rose accessories in its S/S 23, the fashion house has a history of using refined floral embellishments. Ackermann has also been fascinated by elegant flowers, especially recently, with the flower corsages in the Tom Ford F/W 26 collection and the white rose brooch pinned to Madonna's 2025 Met Gala look. So adding flowers to the spring 2027 collection felt like a natural meeting point. For the season ahead, Ackermann did so by taking lifelike red roses and pinning them to the welt pockets on both men's and women's blazers. These brooches also fit the red color story that ran through the collection, along with its overall romantic vibe.

Celebrity Attendees

Tom Ford showcased the collection at 8 p.m. in Paris, a moment when the city shifts from evening to nightlife, and the ambiance becomes darker and more alluring. Celebrity guests echoed this mood in outfits defined by sharp tailoring, sleek silhouettes, and rich textures. Keep scrolling to see what A-listers like Kate Moss, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tate McRae, Cynthia Erivo, and Shakira wore—head-to-toe Tom Ford, of course.

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“A light shines all the more brightly because we know it cannot be held. What passes sometimes leaves more light than what remains,” Anthony Vaccarello wrote in the show notes for his Saint Laurent spring/summer 2027 runway that was just staged during Paris Fashion Week. Rumors immediately began swirling about his departure. Was it a farewell message? The designer, who has been at the helm of the French maison since 2016, hasn't given any indication of making any career moves, yet the crowd that gathered underneath the glimmering lights of the Eiffel Tower the evening of the show whispered otherwise.

Everything was cast in gold, from the looks the models walked in to the massive golden chandeliers that towered high above them. "I love gold,
it’s a magical color," Yves Saint Laurent himself once said. "When reflecting a woman, it’s the color of the sun." Vaccarello seemed to take that sentiment to heart. Gold was not a mere accent but the entire language of the collection, and it appeared as liquid lamé, burnished satin, and metallic leather that caught the light with every step. The sharp-shouldered tailoring and languid evening wear that have defined his tenure were all present but rendered in a golden glow that felt oddly wistful, as if the clothes were already becoming memories.

Whether or not the notes were a legitimate goodbye, the show still prompted a conversation around legacy and what a designer leaves behind at a house. Below, see the standout looks and the emerging trends to know for next season from Saint Laurent's spring/summer 2027 collection.

A Rumored Farewell

Was it a farewell show, or are we collectively reading into it? Vaccarello's show notes handed the rumor mill plenty to work with, and the talk of his alleged departure from Saint Laurent began almost as soon as the final model exited the runway. Fueled by the notes' wistful language and one epic spectacle of a finale, speculation naturally ensued. Vaccarello has given no public sign that he's leaving, however, and the house has not announced any change. Still, it's hard to ignore how the collection played into the mood.

The Golden Age

"Vaccarello builds his Summer 2027 collection by gilding the most iconic archetypes of the Saint Laurent wardrobe from over
the decades: the sahariennes, trenches, blouses, and wrap skirts of Monsieur Saint Laurent’s era, to the new house classics
 of Vaccarello’s invention, such as the strong-shouldered coats, voluminous blousons, and short, precise suits edged with swathes
of fur," the show notes read. "Together they evoke the golden age of Saint Laurent reimagined by Vaccarello for the present."

Brocade, Brocade, Brocade

Brocade is surging in popularity this fall, but according to this runway, the opulent texture is only set to continue its relevance throughout next season. It's a good reason to start shopping for a brocade-finished piece to invest in for the seasons to come.

Pencil-Skirt Sets

The overarching silhouette of this collection is one Vaccarello has been fine-tuning for a while now: how to style a knee-length pencil skirt. For spring/summer 2027, the idea was clear: marry the close-fitting skirt with a coordinating jacket, especially one that's boxy and '80s-inspired.

The Micro-Trend to Know: Fur-Trimmed Cuffs

The micro-trend to know for next season? None other than fur-trimmed cuffs that had us zooming in on the runway images to get a closer look. The luxe detail was a finishing touch on several structured jackets, long-sleeve minidresses, and even bodysuits, dialing up the opulence even more on these gold-jacquard pieces.

I’ll happily report on Alexa Chung’s style wherever she happens to be, but I’ve spent enough time tracking the enduring It girl’s wardrobe to know that her style is at its best when she’s wandering the streets of Paris. And with Paris Fashion Week in full swing, I’ve been paying attention to how she’s dressing for the city at its most stylish.

Today, as she made her way to the Chloé spring/summer 2027 show to take her front-row seat, I couldn't help but notice that she did so wearing the elegant trouser trend I repeatedly spot on chic dressers in Paris. No, not jeans. Alexa instead opted for a pair of pale-grey pinstripe trousers, styling them with a lace-trimmed camisole in a shimmering champagne-gold hue. Polished but far from prim, her clever pairing retained enough of a party-girl edge to keep things light and fresh.

Whilst jeans would have brought a more casual energy to the look, particularly alongside such a delicate camisole, the pinstripe trousers gave the outfit a more considered feel. They’re tailored, but not corporate, and still easy enough to wear with a T-shirt, knit or simple vest. When you want to look put-together without looking like you’ve tried too hard, pinstripe trousers do a lot of the work for you. Of course, you don’t need to be heading to Paris to make the most of them. As we head further into autumn, I’d argue they’re one of the easiest trouser trends to work into a city wardrobe.

Always one to look to Alexa for styling inspiration, I’ve rounded up the pinstripe trousers I’d be packing below.

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It's the time of year again when supermodels descend upon Paris. Paris Fashion Week is here, and so are Kendall Jenner and Karlie Kloss. Both women, who are known for their chic, sophisticated style, stepped out yesterday wearing shockingly similar elegant outfits that featured three trends. Not only that, but the accessories they wore were also incredibly similar. Suffice to say, I think they're onto something with these outfits.

Let's get into the specific trends I'm referring to. For starters, there was the color combination they wore: cream and tan. If you want to look elegant, you can't go wrong with this neutral palette. They both wore cream tops, tan pants, and shoes in a slightly darker shade of tan. The pant trend they wore? Slim bootcut pants, aka skinny flares, which is a very fall 2026 style, so you might want to add a pair to your closet. Last but not least, their shoes were pointed-toe camel leather styles, which were ideal for the cut of the pants and added even more sophistication to their outfits. Flats, kitten heels, higher pumps, or mules would work equally well. As for accessories, they wore black wraparound sunglasses and cream designer bags (Chanel for Jenner and Dior for Kloss).

Keep scrolling to see Jenner's and Kloss's uncannily similar elegant outfits for yourself and shop the three key pieces needed to re-create the look.

The Elegant Trends on Kendall Jenner and Karlie Kloss

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Jonathan Anderson is in a sentimental mood. Since his appointment, the Northern Irish designer has made it clear that, much like his predecessor, he is a designer who creates beautiful pieces for beautiful people. As Christian Dior said, albeit apocryphally, "My dream? To make women happier and more beautiful."

Under his helm, Dior has returned to a more enchanting and feminine sensibility. Shows are now staged "en plein air" at the Le Bassin Octogonal in the Jardin des Tuileries; campaigns are shot in verdant parklands; collections are underpinned by a fascination with the natural world, resulting in darling lily pad heels and charming frog minaudières.

For spring/summer 2027, this green thumb grows more potent as a cluster of camphor trees, enveloped in mist, sets the scene for a collection that reimagines Dior’s archives through an idealised, organic lens. This process began with Anderson stumbling across the traditional Chinese practice of rolling wénwán walnuts, explaining that it "reminded me of how we can find knowledge and preciousness in nature."

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Over 65 looks, the concept of the sublime was mined through two distinct outlooks: a reverence for Dior’s signature motifs that were planted almost 80 years ago, and an homage to the Romantic art movement from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, which saw emotion and bucolic landscapes prevail. "The inherent nature of pieces from the archive is articulated in new ways," Anderson adds in the show notes.

Opening the show, which is already a standout of the Paris Fashion Week schedule, was a slew of pieces as diaphanous as the haze that cloaked the pond-like runway. These silhouettes also closed the show, nodding to the ouroboros-like quality of the wildlife that Anderson finds so inspiring. Pieces in pinstripe, tartan and Prince of Wales checks were rendered as light as air. Breathless in their disposition, like Botticelli’s personification of Zephyrus (the personification of the west wind in Greek mythology) from his masterpiece "Primavera", they exhaled life and movement into these styles.

Elsewhere, hand-cut, featherweight petals adorned cropped jackets and miniskirts, evocative in shape of the frou-frou sets seen in his debut collection. Strings that resembled leis hung as earrings from a single ear, continuing this styling note seen in almost all of Anderson’s shows.

Accessories were particularly prominent throughout, especially as one of the most subversive details came through the fine body chains that dangled down torsos like wired headphones. In the back half of the show, bags were fixed with four-leaf clover motifs or presented as a swan-shaped vanity case. Eagle-eyed fans will also spot the return of the saddle bag on the runway.

The most remarkable elements, however, were the looks that directly unravelled the past. Several pieces riffed upon Dior’s famous La Cigale dress from 1952. Deriving its name from a cicada, the piece features soft lines that protrude from the hips at a convex slant. Staying true to its cocktail origins, Anderson’s iteration is made from fairy floss-pink pleated tulle and boasts a strapless neckline.

Additionally, houndstooth, which first appeared in Dior design lexicon when designing the "English petticoat" in 1938, appeared in wispy dusters and cropped jackets. You can already see the front row, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy, Greta Lee, Rosalía and Inde Navarrette, clamouring to get their hands on these vintage-inspired shapes for their next red-carpet appearance.

This act of transparency almost felt like a quiet rebellion, because in these precarious times, clarity isn't the ultimate antithesis. The show notes summarised this best, declaring, "Shifting into a summer sensibility, the collection anticipates a warm breeze: with lightness comes movement."

1. The Runway

2. The Front Row

3. The Accessories

4. The Setting

Today is only the first day of Paris Fashion Week, and we've already been treated to a new sighting of Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner together. Something tells me this is a good sign for things to come in the next seven days. After Jenner stepped off the runway at the L'Oréal show, she accompanied Elordi on a date night in the French capital wearing a simple gray shift dress and pointy-toe black kitten heels.

If you look closely, you'll notice that fashion's favorite couple had a cute matching moment: They both wore small huggie earrings—Jenner's were studded with diamonds, while Elordi's were made of simple gold. Their minimalist, laid-back date-night outfits are proof that sometimes less is more. This chic new appearance leaves me with one important question: Which Paris Fashion Week shows will they attend together in the next few days? Only time will tell! Scroll down to see their outfits and shop similar pieces.

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With fall right around the corner, I decided to revisit the fall/winter 2026 runways. Whenever I go through a show, I'm always searching for styling inspiration to help inform how I think about shopping for the season ahead.

During Copenhagen Fashion Week, Baum und Pferdgarten styled a statement faux-fur coat with white tights (a micro-trend for fall 2026), and Caro Editions inspired me to wear a monochromatic white dress-and-shoe combination. At New York Fashion Week, Kallmeyer had one of the chicest looks of the season: an argyle sweater with a tailored miniskirt and sheer black tights.

In Milan, Simone Bellotti's designs for Jil Sander included a stunning high-neck wool coat—the perfect fall outerwear reference where the coat is the outfit. And Prada pushed me to rethink color pairings by mixing unlikely hues: a red wool scarf and an orange zip-up cardigan over a '50s-inspired baby-blue silk fit-and-flare dress.

Across the fashion month calendar, Paris is always my favorite, along with London Fashion Week. This time, Miu Miu was one of my most-loved collections, specifically dreamy knee-high boots with a poplin shirt and pencil skirt, referencing the house's late-'90s and early-2000s archives. Paloma Wool, typically known for muted palettes, surprised me with pops of bright color, such as a vibrant hot-pink sweater. The Row left me wanting to try a taupe trench coat with neutral tights and pointed-toe pumps, and Toteme showed another way to style a statement coat, with opaque black tights and tiger-print flats.

Ahead, see all of these runway looks and how to shop each one for less.

My Favorite Fall 2026 Runway Looks

Baum und Pferdgarten

Styling formula: Faux-fur coat + white tights

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Caro Editions

Styling formula: White dress + white shoes

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Jil Sander

Styling formula: High-neck wool coat

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Kallmeyer

Styling formula: Argyle sweater + tailored miniskirt + sheer black tights

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Miu Miu

Styling formula: Poplin shirt + pencil skirt + knee-high boots

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Paloma Wool

Styling formula: Hot-pink sweater + knee-length skirt

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Prada

Styling formula: Red scarf + orange zip-up cardigan + baby-blue skirt

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The Row

Styling formula: Neutral trench coat + neutral-toned tights + pointed-toe pumps

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Toteme

Styling formula: Faux-fur coat + opaque black tights + tiger-print flats

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While the trend cycle is ever-evolving and moving at what feels like lightning speed, there are timeless, classic trends that are fail-proof. These trends may not get all the love on TikTok or Instagram all the time, but they'll always be included as the foundation of many outfits. Parisian dressers know this. That's why their style is always copy-worthy, and not to mention easy to copy.

Fashion people in Paris embrace the less-is-more approach. Which is why they look so chic year-round, but particularly during autumn. They are always wearing seven specific trends that are deemed classic. They're all minimal, easy to style, and effortlessly elegant. Think sleek shoes and accessories, simple silhouettes, clean lines. I compiled these seven trends to share with you, reader, because dressing like you're a Parisian doesn't have to be hard.

Keep scrolling to learn more about the seven classic trends Parisians will be wearing this season, and shop each trend.

7 Classic Trends Every Chic Parisian Will Wear This Autumn

1. Sleek Loafers

Style notes: My pair of loafers gets dusted off as soon as the temperature drops. Slipping them on with any outfit makes you look ten times more put together for fall. You can style them with a pair of jeans and the perfect boxy T-shirt, or if it's chillier out, a fitted sweater and chic trousers will do the trick. Loafers are much more versatile than we give them credit for.

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2. Satin Slip Skirts

Style notes: A satin slip skirt will not be a classic trend. It's elegant, delicate, and layers beautifully for fall. Whether you like a form-fitting bias-cut or an A-line fit like the outfit below, a satin slip skirt will never steer you in the wrong direction. Style one with a lightweight sweater, T-shirt, or button-down of your liking and slip on a pair of shoes that make you feel like taking on the day.

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3. Plaid Button-Downs

Style notes: Not all trends are created equal. Plaid button-downs don't get enough love, but they are the perfect classic trend to wear when you need a neutral top that isn't too boring. Some patterns can be too busy for the fall season, but plaid is a timeless one. They're a great item to wear while in this in-between weather we're experiencing. Wear yours with a pair of shorts if it's not too chilly, or a pair of baggy jeans and sandals.

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4. Silk Pants

Style notes: Silk pants were quite popular among the fashion-forward this past spring, and now the pendulum is coming back for more this fall. They make an outfit look delicate and intentional with minimal effort involved. You can style them with a top in matching flowy, sheen material or contrast your elegant pants with a casual T-shirt.

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5. Knee-High Boots

Style notes: Knee-high boots are a no-brainer, classic shoe trend. They instantly elevate an outfit. Every fall they return without fail. You can style them in various ways, whether with a slip dress and coat like the outfit below, or with a pair of jeans and a lightweight knit; it's safe to say knee-high boots are foolproof. That's why they live in my personal hall of fame of classic trends.

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6. East-West Bags

Style notes: An East West bag will never get old, in my honest opinion. It's not too basic, but understated enough to go with everything. I'm not surprised French women are loving the bag trend. We saw the East West bag many times last year around this time, and the trend returning just proves that it's a classic trend, indeed.

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7. Contrast-Collar Jackets

Style notes: Contrast collars have been steadily gaining popularity. Actress Joey King was spotted in one, and now I can't seem to stop noticing them. It seems the Parisians have caught on, or maybe even started wearing the trend first. Either way, it's utterly chic and the perfect micro-detail to a fall outfit. You can style yours with simple white, tan, or black jeans, as in the look above.

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With Couture Fashion Week in full swing, I've turned my attention to Paris to see exactly what the city's chicest dressers are wearing right now. As editors, buyers, models and celebrities descend on the French capital, I've taken note of every summer silhouette cropping up again and again.

From the shoe trend dominating the front rows to the simple wardrobe basics seemingly every model is reaching for right now, read on to discover the five key summer trends emerging from Paris right now.

5 Chic Summer Trends Taking Off in Paris

1. Denim Capri Pants

Style Notes: The capri pants trend is alive and well this summer, but Paris's chicest have taken a more elevated approach to the trend. Rather than the leggings styles dominating elsewhere, the couture crowd is giving the trend a distinctly French twist by opting for denim capris in blue, black and white washes. Slightly more casual—and, in my opinion, far more interesting—these retro-inspired jeans have been styled with the city's favourite ballet flats and loafers all week long.

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2. Two-Tone Heels

Style Notes: You only had to glance down at the pavements around the Grand Palais this week to know the Chanel show was taking place. Chanel's signature two-tone heels peppered the fashion crowd during Matthieu Blazy's presentation, but the timeless shoe trend continued to appear long after the show had ended.

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3. White Tank Tops

Style Notes: Given the French knack for making wardrobe basics look impossibly chic, I wasn't surprised to see crisp white tank tops everywhere during Paris's Fashion Week heatwaves this week. Uncomplicated and always cool, the chicest French women styled theirs up with skirts, jeans and trousers to stay comfortable in style.

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4. Pastel Pink

Style Notes: I expected to see some of the season's more divisive colours—chartreuse or royal purple, perhaps—dominating Paris this week. Instead, the standout shade was the prettiest pastel pink. Worn as an accent or styled head-to-toe, it's an elegant colour trend worth considering if you're looking to hone a Paris-worthy rotation.

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5. Sporty Shades

Style Notes: Paris has developed a growing affinity for sporty styling, and nowhere is that more apparent than in its eyewear choices. Swapping '90s-inspired sunglasses and oversized bug-eye frames for sleek wraparound styles, the city's best-dressed attendees fully embraced the sporty shades trend this week.

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I don't know if you've noticed, but every time Jennifer Lopez goes to Paris, she pulls out her best looks, and not just statement ones for her many Haute Couture invites. She also debuts more wearable outfits that somehow have just as much of an impact. Case in point: The ivory-dress look she debuted early on during Paris Fashion Week. Ahead of the shows, Lopez was spotted wearing a scoop-neck, long-sleeve maxi dress with a revealing low back, which the singer-actor paired effortlessly with chocolate-brown accessories, including one of her many Hermès Kelly bags in crocodile leather and a pair of PVC Gianvito Rossi mules. She finished off the outfit with gradient-lens aviators.

Together, her outfit just clicks, much to do with the accent color she opted for in deep brown. Ivory dresses are versatile in and of themselves—they look good with basically any color you pair them with—but some absolutely look better than others, and brown is guaranteed to impress every time. J.Lo clearly knows that.

On Jennifer Lopez: Hermès bag; Gianvito Rossi Elle 85 Mules ($895)

Anyone can style ivory with black, but it's harder to accessorize with alternative neutrals that aren't quite as expected or easy. Opting for brown gives any ivory-dress look a feeling of the wearer being in the know and intentional about the way they dress. So the next time you break out one of your ivory dresses, think twice before defaulting to black accessories. Don't trust me—trust J.Lo. Brown is the chicer choice every time.

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If you’ve been inundated with shots of moulded corsets, beanstalk heels and knotted satin dresses all over your social media feeds, it should come as no surprise that we’re currently in the midst of the fall/winter 2026-2027 Haute Couture Week. The most prestigious of all fashion weeks, the bi-annual event is a showcase of wearable artistry, with the capabilities of hallowed ateliers and the exceptional work of the petites mains (a French phrase that refers to the seamstresses, embroiderers, milliners and button makers who create these garments) on full display.

Presenting a collection during the exclusive event is by invitation only, and controlled by Paris’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, meaning that only the most exceptional maisons can participate. The result is garments that are nothing short of masterpieces, often taking hundreds of hours to complete and rendered with painstakingly accurate, breathtakingly beautiful hand-stitched embroidery, flourishes, sequins and accents.

Each garment is then made to order using the precise measurements of the ultra-high-net-worth clients who have the extreme fortune of taking these creations home. However, for many of us, it is just a privilege to revel in the sight of these showpieces. That’s why whenever Haute Couture Week rolls around, it’s paramount to take the time to peruse each look and inspect every minuscule stitch and meticulously applied motif.

Despite a more considered and pared-back schedule, especially compared to the ready-to-wear seasons staged each February and September, there is still a chance that something exceptional passes you by. To save you the trouble, we've compiled a guide to the unmissable moments, exceptional looks and visual references that are dominating conversation in fashion circles.

It goes without saying that a lot of these looks will linger with you. So, without further ado, scroll through for all the noteworthy designs from the F/W 26 haute couture collections.

Everything of Note From Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Haute Couture Week

1. At Schiaparelli, Gaudí, Ghostface and Kinky Silicone

For Schiaparelli’s F/W 26 haute couture collection, creative director Daniel Roseberry penned a manifesto on the "magic of creation" which can be "found only in total surrender to the unknown", as he wrote. "Codes—as beloved as they are—aren’t meant to be static," he continued, explaining his decision to eschew conventional Schiaparelli archetypes for something far more imaginative and inventive.

In place of literal anatomical motifs, subversive, surrealist faces were woven into dresses that resembled the Ghostface villain from the Scream franchise. In the place of keyhole symbols, vibrant fish scales adorned dresses and jackets to resemble the architecture and façades of Gaudí masterpieces, including Barcelona’s Casa Batlló.

Furthering the French maison’s innovative spirit, Roseberry fused quotidian materials with superb craftspersonship, creating breathtaking gowns made from subversive latex and dreamy silicone. Indeed, it’s clear that the upper echelon of fashion has caught jelly fever, with Roseberry rendering this gelatinous and aquatic material into sculptural corsets, coral-inspired skirts and sea urchin sandals.

These bustiers were a focal point for the panoply, made by carving the resin mould by hand before casting it with a porcelain effect and rendering it in hyperrealistic shades that melted to the body.

One exceptional moment came not on the runway but in the hours after. The closing look, modelled by Ivy Stewart, was whisked from the opulent parlour inside the Petit Palais where it was presented that morning and immediately transported to the red carpet at Leicester Square, where Zendaya wore it for the world premiere of The Odyssey that afternoon. Talk about an epic adventure.

Elsewhere, on the front row, Schiaparelli continued its procession of awe-striking designs with the silhouettes it dressed its guests in. Emma Corrin, ever the fashion chameleon, was washed in pastel plumage in a feather-adorned jacket accented with a funnel neckline and protruding, nipple-like talons.

Bad Bunny made his haute couture debut in a buttercream suit and gilded tie that appeared as though he was wearing a plait around his neck. Those in the know will recognise this as a callback to Schiaparelli’s F/W 24 ready-to-wear collection, which invoked the tailoring seen in Pippa Garner's 1987 photography collection, Future Man!

The subjects of the legendary 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning might’ve told us that reading is fundamental, but when it comes to fashion, referencing is clearly even more essential.

2. At Dior, Fans, Ferns and a Glimpse at Jonathan Anderson's Bridal Visions

Jonathan Anderson might’ve designed Taylor Swift’s wedding dress, the first haute couture creation of its kind for a celebrity since the Northern Irish designer took the helm of the brand, but he skipped the exclusive New York City nuptials over the weekend ahead to stay in Paris for Dior’s FW/ 26 haute couture show.

Despite remaining quite tight-lipped after the show—he told the press that "it was a joy to work with her"—he did provide a glimpse of what his vision for a bride would entail. In the esteemed couture tradition, he concluded his collection with a dreamy off-the-shoulder white gown, complete with resplendent fern motifs and rosette details.

Botanicals have been a consistent part of Anderson’s work at the luxuriate, from his lily pad heels to his frog chainmail clutches. This season, it took a starring role as the Jardin des Tuileries was transformed into a greenhouse flanked with black-lacquered wood and lined with fronds. On the runway, a verdant, grass-like fabric was woven throughout the collection, appearing in long robes, cropped bar jackets and fringed scarves.

But where boutonnières and embroidered petals constantly appear, Anderson used the collection to honour the work of American sculptor Lynda Benglis. Using her methodology of knotting and moulding as a framework for textile manipulation, Anderson created sumptuous dresses that pleated like accordions. This idea of folding hit a literal note in the suite of fans that appeared in the collection, perhaps a nod to the fact that Paris had just encountered a record-breaking heatwave in the weeks prior? Metallic plissé hats were also a highlight and cemented Anderson as not only an incredibly cerebral designer, but one who always relishes humorous touches.

On a more serious note, Dior also embraced the long-standing relationship between Benglis and artisans in the Ahmedabad and Gujarat regions by showcasing the Indian crafts of chintz and gemstone carving. The latter, a finely woven cotton textile bearing floral motifs, was on display through the clutch bags that bore antique chintz prints that date back to the 18th century.

If designing the most important dress of Taylor Swift’s life wasn’t the biggest thing to happen to Anderson this week, this sophomore show certainly is. But he wouldn’t get by without a little help from his friends: Sabrina Carpenter, whom he also dressed for her magnum opus Coachella headliner, Josh O’Connor, whom he dressed for Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers and Alexa Chung, who recently wore a custom chartreuse Dior dress to the 2026 Met Gala.

3. At Chanel, Mattieu Blazy Gets His Happily Ever After

Once upon a time, there was a man named Matthieu Blazy who landed the job of one’s dreams as the artistic director of Chanel. The designer knows his life is a fashion fairytale, and for the French maison’s latest haute couture collection, he materialised the whimsical universe he occupies, complete with climbing vines, beanstalk heels and magpie treasures.

The first model stepped out onto the runway carrying a century-old leatherbound book of fairytales that was owned by Coco Chanel herself. Compounding this ode to fantasy was the soundtrack, featuring snippets of The Lord of the Rings soundtrack and "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer, arguably one of the most romantic songs of the '90s.

The collection itself was laden with references to literary archetypes and folklore, including a miniature sleeping bear bag that would suit the Goldilocks amongst us and stilettos accented with thorned roses à la Beauty and the Beast. The Golden Goose, Swan Lake, Snow White and Princess and the Pea were all obvious references, too.

Elsewhere, the front row was matched with a dramatic lineup, including Teyana Taylor, Pedro Pascal, Sarah Pidgeon, Alexa Demie and Elizabeth Debecki. The most noteworthy addition was Joël Blanc, a French artist who specialises in live watercolour landscapes from prestigious sporting events, including Roland-Garros. In a world fixated on the return of physical media, could there be a more charming form of documentation than this?

The question that remains, however, is whether Chanel would get its happily ever after. Given that Blazy is quite the romantic, the answer should be obvious. In his imagination, however, the narrative doesn’t end with the princess being swept off her feet by her prince and heading down the aisle, despite the presence of a fantastical wedding dress.

Instead, he looks to the lives of Gabrielle Chanel and Princess Diana, ending the show with a "revenge dress" rendered in sultry black, proving that the women he designs for don’t need rescuing, but rather elegant clothes to write their own stories in.

4. At Balenciaga, Pierpaolo Piccioli Returns To Cristóbal's Roots

Cristóbal Balenciaga is heralded as one of the best couturières the world has ever seen. So, it is a demanding task to live up to the reputation of someone so esteemed that his nickname is “The Master”. His successor, Pierpaolo Piccioli, has always worked best in high-stakes settings, with the majority of his most memorable collections at Valentino the most dramatically staged. (Lest we forget the collections that were presented on Rome’s Spanish Steps, Venice’s 12th-Century shipyard or France’s Château de Chantilly.)

For his first haute couture foray as creative director of Balenciaga, Piccoli once again proved himself to be a maestro with a sewing pin. Here, silhouettes, shades and textures were the main visual story, remaining true to the essence of haute couture as a showcase of textile manipulation and craftsmanship. There’s a profound beauty in stripping things back to their purest form. Expressing restraint against conjuring a sartorial spectacle made each silhouette all the more extraordinary.

Here, Piccioli proved himself a virtuoso of colour theory, with the main talking point of the collection being the expressive use of vibrant shades. The collection really ran the gamut of high-octane hues, from vermilion coats to chartreuse gowns and aubergine draped dresses. Some of the standout pieces seamlessly combined several different shades, be it aquamarine blue and slate grey or piquant yellow and royal purple.

If colours were high octane, so were the silhouettes themselves, from the ombre petals that lined one dress to the sequins that adorned another and the rich plumage that cloaked Gigi Hadid as she made her return to the runway.

Though the collection took nine months to create, it isn’t a far departure from the oeuvre he’s been developing over the last quarter-century of his career. And if this collection is anything to go by, we can only wish to have several decades more of him at the helm.

5. At Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink Becomes Fashion's New Enfant Terrible

After the revolving door of guest designers—including Simone Rocha, Glen Martens and Haider Ackermann—Jean Paul Gaultier has found its artistic lead in Dutch fashion designer Duran Lantink. His debut collection for the French fashion brand had a lukewarm reception, with many criticising his departure from JPG’s signature isms—particularly the marinière stripe, tattooed mesh, and cone bras—as too far gone in the wrong direction. Those naysayers will certainly have a lot to quip about, then, with his debut haute couture collection nothing short of provocative.

The collection itself could be distilled into two desperate ideas. The first surrounded Lantink’s interest in the opulent wardrobes of Louis IV and Marie Antoinette. Rather than take a Sofia Coppola route and subvert the 18th-century silhouettes with contemporary touches, he took a far more digital approach. Indeed, the second theme woven throughout the collection was one that interrogated the role of technology in the creation of fashion.

Here, we melded crinoline skirts with protruding elements, creating shapes that can only be described as what Demi Moore/Margaret Qualley looked like at the end of The Substance. As it did with the former Queen of France, this collection really only had one ending, and that was to send people off with their heads. But what’s a fashion week without a shade of discourse, hey?

6. At Robert Wun, Haute Couture Is Simply "Childsplay"

Robert Wun has become somewhat of a haute couture darling, imbuing the week with an element of magical realism, irony and exceptional craftsmanship. Much like Viktor and Rolf, the Hong Kong-born, London-based designer uses his runway as a forum to create pieces that can conveniently never be worn in mundane settings. There’s no mistaking his pieces as wearable art, even if the remit of where these pieces are suitable for is fairly limited.

His latest collection hit a joyful note, invoking the essence of childhood in ballgowns splattered with splashes of paint, geometric dresses that served as literal building blocks and models carrying adult-sized stuffed animals, including a tweed bear.

The pièce de résistance, however, was the closing look. In a gown that’s reminiscent of the No-Face ghost from Spirited Away, Wun evoked the memories of pre-school parties with a train made out of colourful balloons. Call it a commentary on inflation, or the state of pop-ular culture, but at a time where the state of things feels so precarious, there’s something sweet about returning to this youthful innocence and a time where pining for a blow-up dog and a slice of cake was your only concern. Much like Chloé’s Disney Princess-coded jelly mules, fashion is regressing to its most innocent self.

7. It's a Wonderful World at Pandora With a Chic Party Featuring Alexa Chung, Harry Lambert and Dree Hemingway

As anyone who has attended a fashion week would know, some of the most notable moments aren’t on schedule. (Just look at the fuss Connor Storrie’s Saint Laurent PVC trench coat caused amid a record-breaking heatwave.) Copenhagen-based jewellery brand Pandora, capitalised on the fact fashion’s eyes were on Paris by hosting the launch of their new Pandora Wonders collection.

Co-created with London-based stylist Harry Lambert, the new range reimagines freshwater pearls into childhood-invoking shapes, including ice cream cones and whimsical mushrooms. To celebrate the release of the limited-edition pieces, Pandora and Lambert threw a party at Le Gratin with the chicest guest list, including Dree Hemingway, Alexa Chung, Pat McGrath and Paloma Elsesser. To accompany the novelties, the Danish brand leaned into the French salon feeling with freshly shucked oysters, caviar bumps and free-flowing champagne. We just hope everyone made it to their shows the next morning…

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This month, Rebecca decodes the obscure footwear trends presented at Menswear Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2027. From Saint Laurent's viral transparent-plastic pointed dress shoes to Nike's new hybrid sneakers, there's a lot to unpack. So let's get into it.

Menswear Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2027 has just wrapped up, and the biggest takeaway—the thing everyone is talking about—is the footwear presented. From Saint Laurent's clear dress shoes to Setchu's high-heeled Geta clogs and Jaden Smith's sophomore collection at Christian Louboutin, menswear has finally caught the memo that freaky footwear is on the fashion agenda, and I, for one, love to see it.

Starting with the most major of all: Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent show. Here are four words I never thought I'd write consecutively: clear-polyurethane pointed brogues. They're available in a few colourways, from deep glossy burgundy to olive green and smokey black. Some feature snakeskin details, but all have the same ultra-pointed, elongated toe that we've seen in the women's collections for a few seasons, which many critics and commentators have likened to the poulaine styles worn in the 14th and 15th centuries.

There was also a slightly more traditional iteration in Chelsea-boot form (because Vaccarello likes to cater to everyone, obvs!). The most subversive detail of this footwear collection, though, was not so much a feature of the shoes, but each model's foot—in that they were all laid bare below the PVC upper. And without socks! Just five free-range piggies squished inside each shoe in 35+ degree heat.

This collection debut comes just a month or so after Chanel's viral soleless sandals effectively announced the "naked shoe" as the new "naked dress." Is this Saint Laurent's more wearable (?) answer to this trend? Is this menswear finally catching on? Either way, the dogs are barking, but so am I.

The fabulously freaky, wonderfully weird shoes didn't stop with Saint Laurent's transparent lace-ups. Christian Louboutin's collection (the second designed by Jaden Smith) showcased a red "shoe" (if you can call it that) that more evoked a monstrous paw than a traditional sneaker, boot or slip-on. Smith also took the dress shoe to new heights—or rather lengths—introducing an Oxford lace-up with a long front, blocky square toe and toe-like mouldings on the top.

Nike presented several new models for the coming spring season, embracing more hybrids that made "sneakerinas" and "snoafers" look relatively old hat. The Air Force 1 received a makeover featuring a square toe, a plaid print and a version in tan suede with turquoise embellishments that could probably have persuaded John Wayne to hang up his cowboy boots.

Finally, special mention must be made of Setchu, which dressed male models in its traditional Japanese Geta clogs, but instead of their usual flat platform, they had an angular "high heel" sole. Men in heels? Yes, please!

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As a card-carrying Sagittarius, international travel has always been a priority in my personal and professional life as Who What Wear’s editor in chief. My habits abroad have become fairly ingrained (locate the restaurants beloved by locals, certainly check out the vintage shopping scene, and so on). But when I was on my annual pilgrimage to Japan earlier this year with my husband and infant daughter, I got the brilliant idea to try something new. I had been wanting to take family photos and figured a Tokyo backdrop and no-obligations vacation energy would be an excellent combination. I’m no stranger to Airbnb (*checks receipts* I’ve had 72 home bookings on the platform) but had never tried an Airbnb service. Within an hour, I had consulted our what to wear in Tokyo guide, had a booking with Yosuke, and now I have epic family photos and an edited video for a third of the cost of what it would be in my home city of Los Angeles. Travel-hack success!

Fast-forward a few months, and I needed to secure a spot to attend Paris fashion week. I was looking for a place that could receive my show invites and a location close to the venues. An excellent closet and good lighting for social content was a bonus. And for my nursing daughter along for the ride: a crib setup, bathtub, no walkups, and plenty of space for her to toddle around. Paris has almost 100,000 homes on Airbnb, so I knew I could find precisely what I was looking for. I ended up connecting with the folks at Airbnb, and they set me up with my dream apartment and also suggested I try some of their experiences and services. Another opportunity to test out my new favorite travel hack of using Airbnb to take family photos around the globe? Twist my arm!

I booked everything in the app seamlessly and love how it organized everything into an easy-to-reference itinerary. I could confirm details and make any updates all in one spot. It felt like I had engaged a travel agent but without having to talk to anyone. Dream.

One of the services I tried is Airbnb’s newly launched partnership with Welcome Pickups, where you can prebook a private car service to and from the airport. They offer the service in 125 cities and counting, so it’s already very accessible. The warm welcome and luggage help were lovely, but I was mostly so grateful to have car seat logistics sorted. A seamless start and end to the trip is a godsend on hectic travel days, and now I’m not sure I’ll be able to go back to my usual taxi! Next time, I have my eye on even more services like a masseuse for a post–fashion week treat and professional hair and makeup for attending the most noteworthy shows. And while the services make a ton of sense while traveling, I’m not not scheming about booking in my hometown too. A mixologist for my husband’s upcoming birthday party? The perfect surprise. A chef to create a special at-home evening when my parents are in town? Done.

Paris hotels are known to be exceptionally tiny. Paris apartments, generally also not the most spacious. But this magical apartment in the Marais felt like a palace. I could have learned a gymnastics floor routine in the living room. My habitually overpacked self was in heaven.

One of the things I love about Airbnb is there’s such a range of accommodations, whether you’re looking for something low-key or ready to splash out for a special occasion. In Paris, I’m always looking for charm (those classic wood beams are iconic) and a location right in the heart of the bustling Marais, where the vintage shopping is exceptional.

Travel gives you the opportunity to live in ways you wouldn’t dream of at home, and I think a boat tour on the Seine is peak tourist in the best way. I collect memories and experiences like others might collect coins or stamps, and I’ll never forget cruising down the river on a private boat with my family sipping champagne.

The number of truly delightful-sounding experiences offered in Paris is staggering. Despite being tempted by croissant baking and wine tasting, I was drawn to a tour of the Orangerie. I had previously visited Monet’s house out in Giverny and was excited to see the rooms specifically built to house the artist’s massive, curved water lily paintings. Our tour guide was a master storyteller with endless deep-cut tidbits that brought the paintings to life. Our guide, Maurizio, also got bonus points for being incredibly patient with the hectic pace of a roaming toddler.

After my last show of the week, I met my husband and daughter for international family photo shoot round two. Airbnb recommended Sofiane for the booking, and when we got the photos back, I was again so grateful to have this moment in time captured. At the risk of stating the obvious, a professional is going to capture you and your loved ones with exponentially more care than the nearest tourist you ask for a snap. I have fewer pictures with all three of us together since either my husband or I are usually taking the picture, which makes these all the more precious. Like in Tokyo, the cost was significantly more affordable than if I had done a shoot locally. I’m dreaming of a little photo album for my daughter with all our family shoots around the world. A win all around—and a travel hack that holds up whether I’m on vacation or carving out a moment between fashion shows.

Fashion month has officially come to a close for the fall/winter 2026 collections. The shows at Paris Fashion Week offered us a preview of the trends that will mold fashion for the remainder of 2026. Last season, we saw many debut collections from newly appointed creative directors at the biggest fashion houses in the industry. This season, we observed as the designers settled into the maisons—some doubling down on historic house codes, and others continuing to establish their distinct points of view.

So, how did this net out for the biggest trends at PFW? At the Paris shows, we saw the return of romance, high-impact accessories that were key for styling, and a strong endorsement of the biggest color trend of the year. Ahead, read more on the five biggest fall/winter 2026 trends to know from PFW.

Many designers doubled down on the royal purple color trend that has been dominant throughout fashion month. At Chanel, a breezy ruffled top and pants look tapped into Chemena Kamali's take on boho. At Celine, Michael Rider presented a purple leather trench coat, as well as gloves and bags in a distinct shade. At Loewe, an asymmetrical textured mini dress was executed in a deep purple color. We're already seeing this color trending amongst style insiders and expect it to be a defining color this year.

In 2026, softer, more romantic pieces are appearing everywhere, from the runways to the street style scene to the red carpet. There is a sense of intentional frivolity and diffused dressing that is really making an impact on and off the runways. Simply put, we're seeing the return of romance, and 2026 is marking a shift toward soft fashion that is lighthearted and playful and just may make us add some whimsy back into our wardrobes.

In past seasons, we've tracked the emergence of '80s oversize suiting with big, bold shoulders and masculine proportions. Then, the rise of "soft power" dressing with the infusion of more feminine silhouettes in suiting and officewear. Now, we're seeing a rise in the return of skirt suits on the runways. It's a clear departure from oversize pantsuit proportions and a movement towards reimagined ways to wear polished skirt sets, whether it's ladylike tweed or sheer, alluring lace.

There are always standout styling techniques that emerge at Paris Fashion Week, which define what cool dressers will be wearing the following season. At the recent shows, it was all about scarves wrapped and tied around the neck—something we saw on the runway at shows such as Loewe and Celine. Rather than a typical scarf, these styles stand out for the thick and bulky shapes, making them architectural and sculptural in nature.

Shearling outerwear has been on the rise in recent years, but we saw it take on an even more specific form on the fall/winter 2026 runways. The styles designers are sending down the runways are draped and almost fluid in form. At Dior, Jonathan Anderson executed this in the form of a Bar jacket-inspired piece with a peplum shape. At Alaïa, too, Pieter Mulier showcased an hourglass shape in the plush materials. At Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada focused on car coat silhouettes.

While I definitely get excited to see the fashion month shows from the major houses, one of the things I look forward to the most every season are the up-and-coming brands. They’re the ones that usually leave me feeling the most inspired, from the unbridled collections to the shows that feel more like performance art. It's a special time to discover something new, whether it’s a familiar name continuing to challenge conventions or coming across a designer I haven’t heard of before.

This kind of discovery is one of my favorite parts of my work, and fashion month is the perfect time for it. As runways always do, this inevitably influences the ways we think about shopping for the season ahead.

For S/S 25, I wrote about the emerging designers that I loved at New York Fashion Week. This season, I'm expanding my focus to the entire F/W 26 fashion month calendar. Below, shop the designers that stood out to me on the latest runways across every city, from Copenhagen to Paris.

Fashion Month F/W 26 Emerging Designers

Brands to remember: Nicklas Skovgaard, OpéraSport, Caro Editions, Paolina Russo

Copenhagen Fashion Week consistently has some of the coolest brands in any market. This season, Nicklas Skovgaard, OpéraSport, Caro Editions, and Paolina Russo especially caught my eye. For me, Caro Editions truly epitomized the glamorous dressing trend, and it was one of the standout collections of the week. I’m also currently eyeing an OpéraSport baseball hat or bag for myself.

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Brands to remember: Gabe Gordon, Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen, Mel Usine, Jane Wade, Colleen Allen, Pipenco

Living in New York, my hometown fashion week is, of course, New York Fashion Week. At Gabe Gordon, knitwear remains the signature, and there was a timely nod to ice skating as well. Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen’s post-show press release cited “pre-industrial pregnancy corsets, sanitary belts, and maternity wear” as references, with materials like secondhand linens and vintage nylon bringing that vision to life.

Mel Usine, which debuted this past spring, continued building on its foundation with a second collection drawing from historical research, French lore, and medieval dressing. And Jane Wade’s The Summit brought her workwear lens outdoors, leaning into performance and expedition wear, including a shoe collaboration with Sorel.

Others who left the biggest impression on me include Colleen Allen, who has become one of the most beloved names at NYFW for editors, and Pipenco, a one-of-a-kind fantastical line designed by Romanian designer Lorena Pipenco.

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Brands to remember: Conner Ives, Chopova Lowena, Tolu Coker, Petra Fagerström, Pauline Dujancourt, Lucila Safdie

London Fashion Week truly might be my favorite part of the fashion month calendar. Beyond the household names like Burberry and Vivienne Westwood, I always love keeping up with the designers coming out of Central Saint Martins, along with the other emerging brands that show each season. For F/W 26, my top shows were Conner Ives, Chopova Lowena, Tolu Coker, Petra Fagerström, Pauline Dujancourt, and Lucila Safdie, many of which can be shopped at Nordstrom, Net-a-Porter, and Farfetch.

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Brands to remember: Avavav, Florania, Institution by Galib Gassanoff, Casa Preti

I like seeing what Avavav does each Milan Fashion Week. The label consistently puts on theatrical (and often satirical) shows with an absurdist approach to design. Founded in Florence and now based in Stockholm, it’s become known for its tongue-in-cheek runway presentations, and this season was no different. Beyond that, Florania, Institution by Galib Gassanoff, and Casa Preti were also particularly memorable.

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Brands to remember: Julie Kegels, Hodakova, Matières Fécales, Vaquera

Along with LFW, Paris Fashion Week has my heart. Some of the highlights included baby blue tights at Julie Kegels, a makeshift bra made of teacups at Hodakova, jaw-dropping, over-the-top couture-inspired looks at Matières Fécales, and an unexpected twist on bridalwear (with a baby's breath bouquet) at Vaquera, as pictured above. In terms of incorporating these brands into my own wardrobe, Vaquera's Pretty Boy T-Shirt, which has a graphic of a Chihuahua (my favorite dog), is currently on my wish list.

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