Paris Fashion Week was held from Feb. 26 to March 4 and featured over 100 designers who presented their fall/winter 2024 collections. Each designer carved out a unique narrative through their collections, weaving bold experimentations, historical reverence and dynamic visions that defied conventional boundaries. 

Balenciaga’s collection under creative director Demna Gvasalia was a masterclass in boundary-pushing design, integrating inflatable forms within the linings of hoodies, biker jackets and tracksuits. It challenged traditional silhouettes and featured draped silk georgette dresses concealing bags beneath asymmetric swags, further showcasing the brand’s commitment to innovation. 

The Row, known for its understated elegance, captivated audiences with a collection emphasizing sumptuous fabrics and sleek silhouettes. It featured a restrained color palette of black, ivory, navy and khaki, underscoring the brand’s minimalist ethos. At the same time, a striking pop of red in a cashmere coat revealed the collection’s subtle yet impactful use of color. 

Dries Van Noten’s show was a tribute to timeless, enduring fabrics. It featured antique threads rejuvenated with faded hand-painted floral prints adorned with gold foil overlays on overcoats, illustrating the alchemy of marrying traditional techniques with contemporary fashion. 

Givenchy’s coats and blazers emphasized powerful defined waists, volume and strong silhouettes. The collection’s evening paid homage to the house’s iconic little black dress and pearls famously worn by Audrey Hepburn. The inclusion of emerald green added a vibrant touch of color, underscoring the collection’s dynamic range. 

Chloé’s creative director, Gabriela Hearst, drew inspiration from the 17th-century painter Artemisia Gentileschi, weaving Renaissance-style silhouettes with innovative materials like baroque pearls and hand-blown glass droplets. Hearst paid tribute to Chloé’s past artistry and underscored its commitment to sustainability, with each ready-to-wear item including a QR code for customers to trace its production journey.

Coperni’s fall 2024 presentation was a groundbreaking fusion of performance, technology and fashion and featured Spot robots from Boston Dynamics on the runway. This symbolized the harmonious collaboration between man and machine, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fashion presentation and design. 

Paris Fashion Week’s 2024-2025 collections were not just displays of clothing but narratives woven into the fabric of time, bridging the gap between past and future, tradition and innovation. Each designer’s work served as a testament to the power of fashion as a form of expression, capable of evoking emotion, provoking thought and inspiring change.