(Image credit: Christian Dior, Patou, Dries Van Noten)
There's no better inspiration than the city streets of Paris. While fashion may be merely an afterthought in times of uncertainty, there's no better unifying force than the creation and viewing of beautiful pieces. At Dior, trenches laced up like armor, while voluminous maxi skirts peaked out from feminine peplum blazers and capes. In keeping with tradition, Saint Laurent's show was held under the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower. The collection drove home a '90s coolness marked by tuxedo blazers and slinky, floor length dresses. At Dries Van Noten, exaggerated shoulder silhouettes were accompanied by a rich gemstone color palette, and drapery-like fabrics looked and felt like masterpieces.
(Image credit: Saint Laurent)
(Image credit: Saint Laurent)
(Image credit: Rochas)
(Image credit: Rochas)
(Image credit: Patou)
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(Image credit: Koche)
(Image credit: Koche)
(Image credit: Balmain)
(Image credit: Balmain)
(Image credit: Dries Van Noten)
(Image credit: Courreges)
(Image credit: Courreges)
(Image credit: Christian Dior)
(Image credit: Christian Dior)
(Image credit: Cecilie Bahnsen)
(Image credit: Rick Owens)
(Image credit: Rick Owens)
(Image credit: Chloé)
(Image credit: Chloé)
(Image credit: Loewe)
(Image credit: Loewe)
(Image credit: Acne Studios)
(Image credit: Acne Studios)
(Image credit: Valentino)
(Image credit: Valentino)
(Image credit: Stella McCartney)
(Image credit: Stella McCartney)
(Image credit: Schapiarelli)
(Image credit: Schapiarelli)
(Image credit: Lanvin)
(Image credit: Lanvin)
(Image credit: Kenneth Ize)
(Image credit: Kenneth Ize)
(Image credit: Johanna Ortiz)
(Image credit: Johanna Ortiz)
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(Image credit: Hermes)
(Image credit: Givechy)
(Image credit: Givenchy)
(Image credit: Miu Miu)
(Image credit: Miu Miu)
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(Image credit: Sacai)
(Image credit: Louis Vuitton)
(Image credit: Louis Vuitton)
(Image credit: Chanel)
(Image credit: Chanel)