The Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week saw designers challenge traditional sartorial codes while establishing their unique identities. This season's collections feature bold elements such as cheetah prints, feathers, pleating, fringe, and tailored cuts, creating a dialogue between the past and the present in fashion.
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At Alaïa, Julian Klincewicz presented a collection that blends the heritage of Azzedine Alaïa with modern sensibilities. A multi-screen installation paired live and recorded images with models on the runway, showcasing silhouettes that highlight the female form. Key pieces included a plum leather skirt with asymmetric pleats and a moss-green silk dress that flows gracefully. The palette featured earthy tones matched with brighter accents like butter yellow and fuchsia.
Celine’s Michael Rider staged his fifth show inside the Musée des Archives Nationales, evoking a coastal vibe. The collection opened with black-on-black outfits, gradually introducing colors like blue, yellow, and pink. Contrasting proportions characterized the designs, as oversized accessories balanced fitted dresses, and the styling conveyed an effortless chic.
Givenchy’s Sarah Burton emphasized balance and clarity in her third season with the house. The collection offered diverse pieces, from peplum jackets to ethereal mesh dresses. Burton’s designs ranged from casual daytime styles to expressive eveningwear, reflecting the multifaceted nature of women’s wardrobes. The color scheme was predominantly black and white, highlighted with bold hues.
At LOEWE, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez brought a New England perspective, layering American pragmatism with Spanish influences. Items like backward polos and basketball jerseys transformed into elegant dresses, while the color palette included sun-bleached tones and graphic blocks, all emphasizing how clothing interacts with the body.
Mugler introduced “Naturalia X,” the finale of Miguel Castro Freitas’s trilogy, which examined themes of nature and sexuality. The collection contrasted delicate and erotic inspirations, featuring micro-pleated peplums and sculptural elements evoking flora, supplemented by an immersive 32-screen video installation.
Valentino’s Alessandro Michele created an “antibiblioteca” concept, inviting attendees to bring books for libraries. The collection explored value in unworn garments, delivering sensual designs with satin bustiers and elegant silhouettes that combined menswear with feminine touches, all against a backdrop of contrasting colors.