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Paris Fashion Week has officially kicked off, setting the tone for a season of renewal and transition within the global luxury fashion calendar. The highly anticipated menswear segment opened on January 20 in Paris, with designer Pharrell Williams presenting Louis Vuitton’s men’s collection in a quiet yet definitive statement of refined tailoring and muted elegance, a stylish overture that marked the start of the city’s core fashion week shows.
The event continues against a backdrop of significant change at some of fashion’s most storied houses. Italian label Giambattista Valli announced it would cancel its scheduled Paris show at the last minute, citing a broader review of its business operations.
Meanwhile, Hermès menswear designer, Véronique Nichanian, closed her nearly four-decade tenure with a final runway collection, passing the creative torch to British designer, Grace Wales Bonner, in a gesture underscoring both heritage and future promise.
One of the most resonant legacies of this season traces back to Giorgio Armani’s enduring influence on Paris’s couture and ready-to-wear stages. His Armani Privé line has long been a highlight of the Paris calendar, with previous shows showcasing opulent eveningwear and signature understated luxury. Although Armani was absent from recent presentations after his passing, his aesthetic continues to resonate with designers and industry observers alike, as the fashion world balances tradition with innovation.
Across the city, collections are engaging with themes of craftsmanship and adaptability, reflecting both the shifting commercial landscape and Paris’s enduring role as a crucible for creative reinvention. The season is also marked by a sense of transition, as the absence of iconic designer figures such as Valentino and Giorgio Armani is felt across the fashion world. In the days ahead, runway presentations and emerging creative voices will continue to shape the narrative of high fashion in 2026.
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