Paris Fashion Week rolls out in glamour!

Paris Fashion Week for Fall 2023 showcased meticulously crafted collections that stayed true to each brand’s identity while also embracing common sartorial themes. These themes built upon and elevated trends seen in New York, London, and Milan, with Parisian designers emphasizing cocoon-like outerwear and striking shoulder statements. Additionally, they fearlessly celebrated bare skin, introducing micro bikini tops and bikini bottoms worn as pants as popular choices.

Let’s dive deeper into the standout Fall 2023 trends that emerged during Paris Fashion Week:

1. Cocoon Couture: Designers foresaw a chilly autumn and offered an array of ways to stay snug, from Loewe’s ultra-oversized cozy cardigans to Miu Miu’s fashionable yet bulky layering, and Saint Laurent’s chic oversized shoulder wraps.
2. Itty Bitty Bikinis: On the opposite end of the spectrum, tiny bikini tops continued the trend of creative bust-focused designs that began in New York.
3. Barely There Bottoms: For those preferring to flaunt their legs rather than their midriff, labels like Miu Miu and Vivienne Westwood provided ample options. In 2023, it’s clear that pants are merely a choice.
4. Statement Shoulders: Designers took surplus fabric from underwear-as-outerwear ensembles and incorporated it into shoulder designs. This included ’80s-inspired shoulder pads at Saint Laurent and artistic shoulder details at Alexander McQueen, among others.
5. Sheer Elegance: Sheer skirting, delicately revealing skin without going fully bare, was a recurring feature in collections by Cecilie Bahnsen, Givenchy, Miu Miu, and more.
6. Edgy Knits: Knitwear, showcased in shows like Acne, Off-White, and Chloé, underwent a transformation with shredded textures, tie-dye effects, and unexpected silhouettes.
7. Romantic Smocking: Smocking details on dresses and skirts exuded romance and luxury, as exemplified by Roísín Pierce and Ester Manas.
8. Youthful Pinks with a Grown-Up Twist: Designers found innovative ways to make youthful shades of pink feel mature and subtly seductive, ensuring that millennial pink remains in the past, for now.
9. Precision Cutouts: Brands like Chloé and Courrèges introduced precise, round cut-outs in their collections, adding a playful and intriguing element to the garments.

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2023 undoubtedly offered a diverse and captivating array of fashion trends that will influence the upcoming season’s styles.