Paris Fashion Week is back on Tuesday, offering a break from the political chaos in France.
Menswear week will run until next Sunday, followed by the haute couture shows until June 27.
France has been in turmoil since President Emmanuel Macron called surprise legislative elections after a far-right surge in European polls.
For fashionistas, navigating around Paris may be the biggest challenge, as the city is preparing to host next month’s Olympic Games, leading to a significant increase in traffic congestion due to closures.
The Olympics have pushed the menswear and couture weeks earlier from July, causing some houses like Balmain, Valentino, and Givenchy to skip the shows.
Pharrell Williams will continue to lead at Louis Vuitton, and a Vogue event on Sunday will bring together the worlds of sports and fashion.
Chanel made headlines with the departure of Virginie Viard as speculation swirls around potential successors. Other fashion houses like Valentino and Givenchy are also undergoing changes in leadership.
Fashion fans will bid farewell to designer Dries Van Noten this week, known for his avant-garde styles and expert tailoring.
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