Paris Fashion Week AW25: The Best of Chanel, Givenchy and More
Runway recap
Paris has been buzzing for the past two weeks, serving up major fashion moments—from Sarah Burton’s headline-making Givenchy debut to Valentino’s deep dive into intimacy. Here are five shows that stole the spotlight.
Chanel
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Creative director: Chanel’s Fashion Creation Studio
Venue: Grand Palais
Highlights of the collection: Size matters at Chanel this season, with silhouettes stretched, shrunken and layered to perfection. A giant black ribbon looms in the background as signature tweeds take on new proportions—micro jackets paired with ultra-long trousers, while sculptural bows adorn blouses and dresses. A grenadine tweed set, featuring a silk-lined micro-jacket, wrap skirt and flared trousers, further showcases the house’s precise approach to layering.
Key pieces from the line: Long, sheer capes captivate at first glance, draping over suits and mini tweed dresses with a weightless elegance. At the same time, pearls take on a bold new role, sculpted into a solitary pearl heel, an oversized necklace, and a crossbody bag that doubles as an art piece. Rhinestone-encrusted designs follow suit, pushing scale and shimmer to theatrical heights, proving that more is definitely more.
Dior
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Creative director: Maria Grazia Chiuri
Venue: Jardin des Tuileries
Highlights of the collection: Chiuri dives into Dior’s archives—not to replicate but to reinvent. A neutral palette sets the tone for playful contrasts—frills that detach, embroidery that feels almost sculptural and technical jackets that break the mould. Dematerialised crinolines bring airy movement, while black velvet ribbons and baroque pearls lend a touch of decadent texture. It’s a clash of heritage and attitude.
Key pieces from the line: The runway brims with energy, but nothing grabs attention quite like the return of the J’adore Dior T-shirt—first made famous by John Galliano. Now reworked with floral embroidery and styled with furry shoulders, it’s nostalgia with a twist. Chiuri keeps the momentum going with razor-sharp tailoring, bringing back tailcoats, mini dresses, and flowing gowns, all finished with lace and intricate embroidery.
Givenchy
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Creative director: Sarah Burton
Venue: 3 Avenue George V
Highlights of the collection: Burton’s much-anticipated debut for Givenchy has finally arrived and it’s everything we hoped for. The ‘Givenchy 1952’ logo stamped across a bodysuit nods to the house’s founder, leading into a lineup that embraces feminine fluidity—from the delicate mini Chantilly lace dress to the iconic babydoll silhouette. A touch of playful opulence emerges in pieces like a top embellished with jewellery and a dress fashioned from antique makeup compacts and embroidered mirrors, merging nostalgia with modern craftsmanship.
Key pieces from the line: Strong shoulders and cinched waists define the collection, seen in reversed suits and an animal-print suit dress adorned with leather scarves and knots. The accessories? Pure fantasy. Frou-frou tulle mules, twisted ribbon sandals, and slice-toe ballerina flats inject couture flair. Then come the bags—the Pinch and the Facet, reimagined as clutches and shoulder bags, alongside jewelled and micro-metal evening clutches that gleam like treasure.
Valentino
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Creative director: Alessandro Michele
Venue: 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard
Highlights of the collection: Valentino strips intimacy down to its rawest form, casting the set in a red glow that channels the grit of a locker room and the thrill of a club bathroom. Lace, lingerie, and sporty details collide in unexpected ways, balancing softness with attitude. And in true Michele fashion, he takes maximalism to the extreme—think loud prints, fearless colour-blocking, and textures that refuse to fade into the background.
Key pieces from the line: The ‘Le Méta Théatre Des Intimités’ collection swings effortlessly between sharp tailoring and whimsical details. A crisp suit with a vibrant bowtie exudes confidence, while a long-sleeved dress, shimmering with a bedazzled cat face adds a touch of mischief. Accessories add to the intrigue—from nude headwraps and Breton caps to blue-lensed sunglasses and high heels with rose details.
Louis Vuitton
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Creative director: Nicholas Ghesquière
Venue: L’Étoile du Nord
Highlights of the collection: Inspired by the thrill of 19th-century rail travel, Ghesquière crafts a collection built for the journey. Sheer rain jackets, edgy outerwear and strong knitwear drive its adventurous spirit. Louis Vuitton also teams up with legendary electro group Kraftwerk to bring Trans-Europe Express into the mix, with its album cover appearing on select looks.
Key pieces from the line: The red ensembles are impossible to miss, from a monochrome look with a translucent trench coat to a chic one-shoulder plaid dress. For sun-drenched escapes, the long floral dresses with delicate spaghetti straps exude effortless glamour. The luggage collection is equally impressive—soft-sided bags that encapsulate the evolution of travel. The classic Keepall stands tall, now joined by L’Express, a new icon defined by its soft tones and graceful lines.
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