After three jam-packed weeks of runway shows, presentations, and parties, fashion month came to the end of the road in the City of Light. If Milan was all about debuts, then the following week in the French capital was characterized by au revoirs—two in particular. On Saturday September 30, Sarah Burton presented her final collection for Alexander McQueen, following the recent news of her departure from the brand after 13 years at the helm. In addition, Gabriela Hearst said farewell to Chloé after her final show on Thursday September 28.
Of course, debuts were also on the schedule. Specifically, Stefano Gallici presented his first collection for Ann Demeulemeester, succeeding Ludovic de Saint Sernin who was with the brand for only six months and one season. In addition, Harris Reed showed his second collection for Nina Ricci, Peter Do displayed the latest from his eponymous line following his debut for Helmut Lang in New York , and Daniel Roseberry returned for his second ready-to-wear show for Schiaparelli. All eyes were also on Balmain and Olivier Rousteing, who just days prior to his presentation reported that 50 sample pieces from his collection were stolen. The show, of course, went on with polka dots and floral bouquets a plenty. Rounding out the season, as always, were Chanel and Miu Miu. At the former, Virginie Viard presented a colorful line-up of beachy French-girl chic. Meanwhile, Miuccia Prada capped off the 30th anniversary year of Miu Miu with a series of brilliantly disheveled looks including visible bandaids on the models’ feat, overstuffed bags, and distressed boat shoes. Here, a look at all the best looks to hit the runways.
Miu Miu Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Miu Miu Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Miu Miu Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Miu Miu Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Miu Miu Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
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Louis Vuitton Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
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Louis Vuitton Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Louis Vuitton Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Maison Margiela Courtesy of Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela Courtesy of Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela Courtesy of Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela Courtesy of Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela Courtesy of Maison Margiela
Stella McCartney Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage
Stella McCartney Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage
Stella McCartney Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage
Valentino Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Valentino Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Valentino Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Valentino Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Valentino Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Y/Project Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Y/Project Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Y/Project Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Akris Photo by Dominique Maitre/WWD via Getty Images
Akris Photo by Dominique Maitre/WWD via Getty Images
Akris Photo by Dominique Maitre/WWD via Getty Images
Comme des Garçons Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Comme des Garçons Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Comme des Garçons Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Junya Watanabe Photo by Peter White/Getty Images
Junya Watanabe Photo by Peter White/Getty Images
Junya Watanabe Photo by Peter White/Getty Images
Junya Watanabe Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Ann Demeulemeester Photo by Peter White/Getty Images
Ann Demeulemeester Photo by Peter White/Getty Images
Ann Demeulemeester Photo by Peter White/Getty Images
Alexander McQueen Courtesy of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen Courtesy of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen Courtesy of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen Courtesy of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen Courtesy of Alexander McQueen
Hermès Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Hermès Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Hermès Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Carven Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Carven Photo by Dominique Maitre/WWD via Getty Images
Carven Photo by Dominique Maitre/WWD via Getty Images
Victoria Beckham Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Victoria Beckham Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Victoria Beckham Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Victoria Beckham Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Yohji Yamamoto Photo by Dominique Maitre/WWD via Getty Images
Yohji Yamamoto Photo by Dominique Maitre/WWD via Getty Images
Yohji Yamamoto Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images
Giambattista Valli Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Giambattista Valli Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Giambattista Valli Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Issey Miyake Photo by Aitor Rosas Sune/WWD via Getty Images
Issey Miyake Photo by Aitor Rosas Sune/WWD via Getty Images
Issey Miyake Photo by Aitor Rosas Sune/WWD via Getty Images
Loewe Photo by Peter White/Getty Images
Loewe Photo by Peter White/Getty Images
Loewe Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Loewe Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Loewe Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Rick Owens Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Rick Owens Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Rick Owens Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Rick Owens Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Schiaparelli Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Schiaparelli Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Schiaparelli Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Givenchy Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Givenchy Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Givenchy Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage
Rabanne Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Rabanne Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Rabanne Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Rabanne Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Chloé Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Chloé Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Chloé Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Acne Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Acne Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Acne Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Acne Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Balmain Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Balmain Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Balmain Photo by Piero Biasion/Xinhua via Getty Images
Dries Van Noten Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Dries Van Noten Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Dries Van Noten Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Dries Van Noten Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Dries Van Noten Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Undercover Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Undercover Photo by Dominique Maitre/WWD via Getty Images
Undercover Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Undercover Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Undercover Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Saint Laurent Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Saint Laurent Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Saint Laurent Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Saint Laurent Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Saint Laurent Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Dior Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Dior Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Dior Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Dior Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Dior Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Peter Do Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Peter Do Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Peter Do Photo by Estrop/Getty Images
Vaquera Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Vaquera Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
Vaquera Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images
This article was originally published on Sep. 25, 2023