Paris Fashion Week has officially drawn to a close, capping off nine days of sartorial spectacle with a striking finale by Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurent. Entrusted with the honor of closing the season’s calendar, Vaccarello delivered an electrifying runway that channeled the unapologetic glamour of the 1980s—an era of bold shoulders, dramatic silhouettes, and unapologetic power dressing. The collection was nothing short of cinematic, and it cemented Saint Laurent’s place as a cornerstone of Parisian fashion drama.
The latter half of the fashion week continued to roll out heavyweight collections, each bringing distinct interpretations of what Fall 2025 has in store. Victoria Beckham made waves earlier in the week with a presentation that championed clean lines and sculpted tailoring. Her collection embraced femininity with a modern edge, putting form-fitting dresses at the forefront and marrying them with the kind of confident structure that has become synonymous with her brand.
Meanwhile, Hermès offered a subtle but distinct evolution. This season, the Hermès woman emerged with a newfound edge—elegance still intact but sharpened with a tougher, almost utilitarian streak. The palette leaned into earthy tones, but the silhouettes hinted at armor—refined and ready for whatever the city or countryside might throw her way.
Glamour of a different kind shimmered down the runway at Elie Saab, where après-ski opulence took center stage. Saab’s vision embraced winter luxury with open arms—think plush fur accents adorning everything from coats to boots, from oversized headpieces to statement bags. The collection evoked a jet-setting lifestyle where the slopes are as much about style as snow, and the chalet is a runway in its own right.
A more conceptual narrative unfolded at the Galerie de Géologie et de Minéralogie, where Seán McGirr debuted his first McQueen collection since taking the creative helm. Drawing a striking contrast between gritty city life and the serenity of the natural world, McGirr explored duality in design. The clothes captured a dialogue between the metropolitan and the pastoral—between steel and soil. Urban toughness met countryside romance in a collection that was both raw and refined.
Each designer, in their own language, echoed a collective theme of strength and self-expression. Whether it was the structured power dressing at Beckham, the daring vintage drama at Saint Laurent, or the textural richness at Elie Saab, Fall 2025 promises to be a season that doesn’t whisper—it roars.
The energy coursing through Paris this week was electric. Beyond the runways, the city once again became a theater for fashion in motion: editors, influencers, and industry heavyweights darting between venues, camera flashes popping like fireworks, and the rhythm of creativity echoing through its historic streets.
As the lights dim and the curtains close on another Paris Fashion Week, one thing is certain—this season, designers weren’t afraid to make a statement. They looked to the past to shape the future, grounding their collections in heritage while daring to push boundaries. From Vaccarello’s retro-futuristic ode to the ’80s to McGirr’s philosophical exploration of place and identity, the runways offered more than clothing—they told stories.
And with that, the fashion capital hands over the stage—for now—leaving us with visions of what’s to come, and wardrobes that promise to be anything but ordinary.
