Paris Fashion Week: A Runway Roundup of Reinvention, Romance, & Power Dressing

At Chloé, Chemena Kamali explored the paradox of couture in a house historically built on ease. Her vision was a poetic merging of structured elegance and unforced femininity. The runway opened with a symphony of movement—billowing floral dresses that flounced, paired with sculpted skirts that gave quiet strength to the silhouette.

Kamali leaned into the house’s romantic codes but sharpened them with a couture edge. Outerwear—once a casual layering piece—was elevated into the evening realm with fluid tailoring, exaggerated shoulders, and whisper-light textures that shimmered under the lights.

Tom Ford, under the direction of Haider Ackermann took over the fog-filled runway with sensual draped gowns in silk and jersey. Vibrant hues—neon green, citrus orange, electric blue—collided with dollops of oomph. Ackermann’s sophomore outing captured the essence of evening glamour with a contemporary edge.

Olivier Rousteing's Balmain lineup echoed his journey—challenging himself within the house he’s made his own. Rousteing’s signature bold shoulders and sharp tailoring were ever-present, infused with a sense of renewal and confidence.

Mugler’s debut under Miguel Castro Freitas took the brand’s iconic architectural silhouettes softened into wearable pieces of art. The house’s legendary theatricality was still there, but with a grounded, inclusive tone that felt fresh and relevant.

For Isabel Marant, the season marked the beginning of a new chapter with Kim Bekker taking the reins. Inspired by wanderlust, the collection channeled effortless Parisian chic—flowing skirts, soft leathers, and bohemian blouses, it was light, free-spirited, and quintessentially Marant.