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Paris Fashion Week
The latest news, show reviews and designer profiles from Paris Fashion Week.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season.
Paris Day Nine: Fashion Is a Kitchen, Not a Laboratory
The importance of a recipe — not a formula — was on display at Chanel, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent on the last day of Paris Fashion Week.
Paris Day Eight: The Case for Intimacy
A heightened sense of intimacy ran through shows as varied as Sacai and Louis Vuitton on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week.
Paris Day Seven: When the Clothes Do the Talking
On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, featuring Duran Lantink, Valentino and Balenciaga, the dialogue between clothing and body said more than brand storytelling.
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Paris Day Six: What Is Wearable?
On a day of Paris Fashion Week shows dominated by Comme des Garçons and McQueen, conceptual clothes and their place in today’s fashion world was up for discussion.
Paris Day Five: It’s a Process
On the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, process was front and centre at Givenchy, Issey Miyake and more.
Sarah Burton’s Givenchy Debut: First Principles Take Flight
Nearly 75 years after Hubert de Givenchy showed his first collection in Paris, Tim Blanks talks in-depth to Burton about her aim to restore the house’s fortunes by going right back to the beginning.
Paris Day Four: The Power of Randomness
On the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week, Rick Owens and Chloé offered antidotes to today’s highly curated times.
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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.
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.
The News in Brief
Billionaire H&M Founding Family Speeds Up Share Purchases
The Persson family and its related companies owned over 60 percent of H&M's shares at the end of May, prompting speculation the company may return to private ownership.
Kate Moss’ Cosmoss Enters Liquidation
The prestige skincare and wellness line founded by the British supermodel entered liquidation proceedings after failing to file its company accounts.
Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Paired for Blockbuster Exhibition
The two era-defining avant-garde fashion designers will be the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
Exclusive: Smythson of Bond Street Acquired by Oakley Capital
The British luxury lifestyle brand, known for its leather handbags, notebooks, homeware and other accessories, will look to accelerate its growth and expand internationally.
L’Oréal to Acquire Hair Care Brand Color Wow
Hair care was the second fastest-growing category at L’Oréal last year after fragrances.
Bold Management Acquires Influencer Agency The Digital Prototype
The deal bolsters Bold’s talent management capabilities in France.
Prada Credits Sandal’s Indian Legacy Amid Uproar
The Italian fashion group has acknowledged the Indian roots of a new open-toe sandal design after criticism from artisans and politicians.