The fashion world was set ablaze at the flamboyant Paris Fashion Week event, marked by the dazzling presence of American singer and songwriter Camila Cabello. At L’Oréal Paris’ “Walk Your Worth” show, held at the magnificent Palais Garnier in the City of Lights, Hollywood stars braved the rain to light up the catwalk.
Under the spotlights and raindrops, celebrities such as Jane Fonda, sporting sleek silver sneakers, Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, and other brand ambassadors, graced the runway in style. The aim of this grandiose event was to democratize the glamour of Fashion Week, giving the public a unique opportunity to savor the enchanting atmosphere usually reserved for a privileged elite.
The scene was nothing short of breathtaking, with Celine Dion introducing the Walk Your Worth show featuring the likes of Andie MacDowell, Indian star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, models sporting prosthetics and stunning Brazilian model Luma Grothe proudly displaying her baby bump.
Meanwhile, the next generation of fashion has had a tumultuous start, with young French designer Victor Weinsanto presenting his spring/summer collection on the windy and rainy rooftop of the Pompidou Museum. His mesh and mesh creations, designed around Croatian drag queen Le Filip, were put to the test by the elements.
This Paris Fashion Week is shaping up to be a particularly intense one, fuelled by rumours of changes at the helm of iconic French luxury houses. Recent profit slumps at luxury giants LVMH and Kering have cast doubt on the fashion industry, fueling speculation that there is a potential “game of musical chairs” among top designers.
Names such as Celine’s Hedi Slimane and Simon Porte Jacquemus, the young French designer who popularized the mini handbag, are being mooted as potential successors to Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel. Similarly, eyes are turning to the talented John Galliano, whose contract at Maison Margiela is coming to an end.
Eyes are now turning to the highly anticipated shows from big-name houses such as Dior and Saint Laurent, confirming Paris’ overwhelming supremacy over its competitors in Milan, New York and London. Paris Fashion Week promises to end on a high note with Chanel’s grand return to the Grand Palais, orchestrated by the brilliant Alessandro Michele for Valentino.
Finally, the event will culminate with the powerhouse duo Coperni, who will stage their show at Disneyland Paris, followed by an after-party in the theme park. This fashion week will be full of surprises and memorable moments, offering a unique perspective on the flamboyant future of the fashion industry.