The Best Looks From Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023

The Miu Miu woman has no time this season. No, seriously—the makeup and hair was intentionally rushed, giving the look of a disheveled mid-level manager bustling through wind and traffic, only to be late to the office. Similarly, the looks were made to look undone, layers on layers of clothes haphazardly thrown on before leaving the house. Sumptuous hoodies worn on top of leather blazers and furry jackets were fit for yogies, updated for the runway. The collection also rang the warning bell for the return of the lady bag, with almost every model in the superstar lineup, including Mia Goth, Ethel Cain, and Emma Corrin, holding a top-handle bag in the crook of their elbow. Even if she’s running out of the door wearing just her sparkling panties, she’ll never forget her key accessory.—Kevin LeBlanc, fashion associate

Chanel’s Virginie Viard had the iconic camellia from the house codes on her mind, bringing the flower to nearly every single look. Whether it was fun-loving tweed sets, knits, or intricately beaded bustiers, the motif was put to use and put in motion. The dark color palette balanced the delicacy of the petals and clusters of flowers, while simple black boots with a single camellia on the toes rounded out the collection. The flowing dresses toward the finale were fit for traipsing through a field...of camellias, of course.—Kevin LeBlanc, fashion associate

With luxurious fabric,s avant-garde silhouettes, and a timeless delivery, Natalie Alaverdian of A.W.A.K.E. Mode is a master at making subtle details exude big feelings. Beautifully tailored coats, asymmetric features, and thick-cut fringe make ideal staples in the effortlessly cool girl’s closet. The bulbous, structured shapes of pants and sleeves, denim weaves, and patchwork details served as exciting experimentations with fabric that keep the A.W.A.K.E. MODE customer coming back for more.—Nyree Christianian, freelance fashion assistant

The reality of transitioning back to office life has made for a confusing and bizarre twist in workplace dress codes. While some days we remain home in sweats, others are spent in full corporate attire. These extremes are perfectly reflected in Rok Hwang’s latest collection. Tailoring is thoughtfully undone, with overcoats falling off shoulders and the zippers of skirts and jeans unfastened, revealing a second layer of bottoms underneath. Multiple belts and neutral tones temper the extremes of the collection, that are somehow fitting in a post-pandemic era.—Nyree Christianian, freelance fashion assistant

This season at Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière asks: what is French style? Of course, he’s a rather qualified person to answer this, having defined the current era of French—and global—fashion for over two decades, with his work both at LV and Balenciaga. The answer this season: subdued shades of grey and cream that envelop the rich, relaxed silhouettes of single-breasted coats, simple tank tops with patent pants, and flared skirts, along with jacquard prints that are mixed with other, more intricate prints. The French woman is as dressed up or down as she pleases, and even future-looking with glowing glasses that immediately became the most interesting, if not most mysterious, accessory of the week.—Kevin LeBlanc, fashion associate

Frills, squiggly patterns, asymmetrical draped dresses, patchwork jackets, and padded belts all took center stage in the newest AZ Factory collection. For its latest “Amigos” partnership, the brand tapped Londoners Lucinda Chambers and Molly Molloy, who dreamed up a runway that was at once sophisticated and whimsical, upholding the ethos of late founder Alber Elbaz.—Ashley Lambert, freelance fashion assistant