Our Favourite Shows At Paris Fashion Week

Michael Rider’s Celine SS26 debut was quietly powerful – merging Phoebe Philo’s intellect with Hedi Slimane’s edge. Sharp tailoring was offset by slouchy trousers and pops of red and cobalt, while oversized gold chains and tossed scarves added attitude. It was a confident and refined evolution – Celine but reborn with subtle swagger. The result was a seamless blend of heritage and modernity.

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Jonathan Anderson’s Dior show was a captivating blend of innovation and tradition, where bold silhouettes met delicate craftsmanship. Standout pieces ranged from voluminous skirts and sculptural shoulders to intricate embroidery that paid homage to the Parisian house’s heritage. Key trends included exaggerated proportions, rich textures and a muted yet luxurious colour palette that felt both modern and timeless. Anderson struck the perfect balance: daring in design yet grounded in elegance.

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For SS26, Anthony Vaccarello struck the perfect balance, blending his signature leather and sharp tailoring with dramatic, floor-length ruffled gowns. Sophistication met softness, bringing a fresh energy to the collection – romantic and undeniably bold, it was proof that elegance hits harder with a bit of edge. 

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Chloé SS26 served up signature romance this season but with a sharper, cooler edge. Floaty chiffons and muted pastels met clean tailoring and subtle utility details, striking that sweet spot between soft and structured. It was effortlessly feminine but with a modern, confident attitude – classic Chloé, reimagined for now.

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Balenciaga SS26 was a reset in the chicest sense – sculptural and refined with unexpected drama. In his first outing for the house, Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered fringed skirts, fluid tailoring and full volume. Shots of plum, acid yellow and orange cut through the minimalism, while oversized shades and opera gloves kept things anchored in the brand’s off-kilter cool. 

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Gabriela Hearst SS26 was focused on next-level storytelling and sustainable luxury. The collection mixed sculptural leather, gold-coated upcycled fabrics and nature-inspired details. Laura Dern kicked things off in a flower-covered statement piece, while earth tones and rich textures ran through the line. Vintage-inspired bags and smart, recycled materials kept it fresh and conscious. 

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Loewe’s SS26 show, helmed by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, felt like a fresh update on the house’s established love of craftsmanship. Oversized tailoring collided with layered textures and sculptural shapes, all grounded in a warm, earthy palette with sharp hits of colour and graphic stripes. Intricate details kept things interesting without losing that modern vibe. It was a confident, boundary-pushing collection that felt both wearable and artfully bold – exactly what Loewe does best.

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Chanel SS26 marked Matthieu Blazy’s highly anticipated debut and it didn’t disappoint. Blazy injected a fresh, understated energy into the house, blending fluid tailoring, featherlight tweeds and grounded neutrals with a quiet confidence. Heritage codes were softened and reworked through his modern lens: fun feathers, loose knits and effortless flats gave the collection a relaxed, wearable elegance that felt both current and unmistakably Chanel.

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Zimmermann SS26 served up feminine romance but with a sharper edge. Airy silks and sheer layers were offset by structured denim and clean tailoring, striking the perfect balance between floaty and grounded. The palette stayed quintessentially soft – think washed pastels and earthy neutrals, while sculptural ruffles and subtle cut-outs kept things modern. Effortless, wearable and quietly bold, it was Zimmermann at its coolest.

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