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Paris Fashion Week

The latest news, show reviews and designer profiles from Paris Fashion Week.

Paris Day Three: Poise and Manners

On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, designers at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten and Courrèges engaged with the relationship between gestures and clothes.

Paris Day Three: Poise and Manners

On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, designers at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten and Courrèges engaged with the relationship between gestures and clothes.


Ackermann and Ford: A Deliciously Dangerous Liaison

Haider Ackermann talks in-depth to Tim Blanks about his debut for Tom Ford and the subtle sensuality behind the brand’s new direction.

Ackermann and Ford: A Deliciously Dangerous Liaison

Haider Ackermann talks in-depth to Tim Blanks about his debut for Tom Ford and the subtle sensuality behind the brand’s new direction.


Paris Days One and Two: A History of History

Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.

Paris Days One and Two: A History of History

Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.


Backstage Pass | Rick Owens' Alien Nation

The designer speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed on the past, present and future of the Roman fur and leather goods house that carries her family name.

Backstage Pass | Rick Owens' Alien Nation

The designer speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed on the past, present and future of the Roman fur and leather goods house that carries her family name.


The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Couture Debut

The star designer opted for a multimedia performance over a traditional couture defilé, with dresses that were more convincing as costumes than clothes, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Couture Debut

The star designer opted for a multimedia performance over a traditional couture defilé, with dresses that were more convincing as costumes than clothes, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello: Master of Control

The designer added erotic tension to his menswear recipe, resulting in one of his best outings, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello: Master of Control

The designer added erotic tension to his menswear recipe, resulting in one of his best outings, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


In Paris, A World of Fashion Characters

The men’s fashion week that closed in Paris on Sunday served up an array of masculine personas. At times, it worked; at times, it looked like cosplay, reports Angelo Flacavento.

In Paris, A World of Fashion Characters

The men’s fashion week that closed in Paris on Sunday served up an array of masculine personas. At times, it worked; at times, it looked like cosplay, reports Angelo Flacavento.


Lanvin’s Return to Form

New designer Peter Copping steered the storied Paris couture house toward solid ground with a polished and self-assured, if somewhat safe, debut. Can the brand’s ‘ultimate chic’ stand up to deep-pocketed rivals?

Lanvin’s Return to Form

New designer Peter Copping steered the storied Paris couture house toward solid ground with a polished and self-assured, if somewhat safe, debut. Can the brand’s ‘ultimate chic’ stand up to deep-pocketed rivals?


First Look at Issey Miyake’s IM Men Paris Debut

‘In IM Men, folding, lightness and ease are tools meant to meet the needs of contemporary wanderers and nomads,’ Sen Kawahara, one-third of the designer trio behind the line, tells Angelo Flaccavento on the eve of its runway debut.

First Look at Issey Miyake’s IM Men Paris Debut

‘In IM Men, folding, lightness and ease are tools meant to meet the needs of contemporary wanderers and nomads,’ Sen Kawahara, one-third of the designer trio behind the line, tells Angelo Flaccavento on the eve of its runway debut.


Top 10 Shows of the Season

BoF editors select the best shows of the Spring-Summer 2025 season.

Top 10 Shows of the Season

BoF editors select the best shows of the Spring-Summer 2025 season.


At Paris Fashion Week, Fear and Fearlessness

Amid a market slowdown, designers mostly played it safe, but a handful of creative risk-takers came out on top, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At Paris Fashion Week, Fear and Fearlessness

Amid a market slowdown, designers mostly played it safe, but a handful of creative risk-takers came out on top, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Relevance: It Begins With a Blessing, and Ends With a Curse

The last day of Fashion Week in Paris highlights Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, writes Tim Blanks.

Relevance: It Begins With a Blessing, and Ends With a Curse

The last day of Fashion Week in Paris highlights Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, writes Tim Blanks.