Paris Fashion Week: Protective, Fitted, Raw

0:00Stay informed on the world in two minutes or less with global news today. Paris Fashion Week for Fall Winter. 2026-2027 wrapped up with stars like Oprah Winfrey, Naomi Watts, and Chapp Ool, R.O.H.N. Feeling the front rows as shows from Balenciaga to Vivian Westwood, designers and major houses tackled a tough challenge, creating outfits for a world that feels unstable and overwhelming, shifting away from flashy, escapism. One clear trend was protective styles, like high neck coats, wrap layers, and sturdy tailoring seen at Balenciaga and Givenchy meant to feel, secure, in uncertain times. Another shift brought back fitted shapes after years of baggy looks, with closer to the body suits and coats at Celine and sharper lines across. Runways that hugged figures without being rigid. The vibe also turned raw with tassled hair, smudged makeup, and textured fabrics, ditching perfect polish for a tougher, more real kind of elegance, that arms people for everyday

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