Sculpted skin, tucked hair, and subtle smoky eyes are just a few of the DIY-friendly beauty themes designers sent down the French runways.

It was all a reminder of the power of great clothes, the kind that leave us feeling protected but also hopeful and inspired. The sense of optimism was ripe—in the fashion, and in the community that comes together around Kawakubo, a beautiful swirl of collective otherness.

Hermes designer Nadege Vanhee presented a fall/winter 2025 collection of glossy coats, dresses and trousers in dark-coloured leather on Saturday, showing the sleek styles on a dirt-covered runway in Paris, reported Reuters.

At the nine-day event, running until March 11, high-wattage shows staged by the world’s biggest brands, such as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, are expected to draw some of pop culture’s biggest celebrities (and their stylists) — several of whom are keeping their eyes peeled for their next red carpet outfit.

The final leg of fashion month is here, with highly anticipated debuts, too.

The understated luxury of Hermès, the gothic-chic of McQueen, the baroque style of Valentino, the disquieting normality of Balenciaga... A wide array of styles was on display on the French capital's catwalks during the Fall-Winter 2025-2026 Fashion Week.

The sun shone brightly over Paris as fashion week for women's autumn/winter 2025 collections commenced. In this light-filled setting, the luxury

He sees a human instinct others dismiss as low and runs to serve it gracefully. Particularly gorgeous were a slinky gold evening suit, his bulbous sleeved jackets with fitted waists, and wild, hairy skirt suits. This is a very tender creative act, made especially so because his clothes are made impeccably.