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Fashion Week ended on October 6th, and this edition will be one to remember. Unforgettable runway shows, groundbreaking technologies on the catwalks, and truly extravagant trends: creativity was at its peak this year! Here are seven highlights from this Spring/Summer 2027 edition.
1. The physical altercation involving Steven Kolb in New York
On September 13th, in the heart of New York City, the president and CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) violently confronted a PETA activist who had disrupted a COS fashion show. The video of the altercation quickly went viral, triggering a wave of criticism on social media. Steven Kolb apologized before resigning, ending his 20-year career with the CFDA.
2. Simone Rocha’s pearly eyebrows in London
The Irish designer caused a stir in London thanks to makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver’s work on her models’ eyebrows. The concept: pearls and small decorative elements applied directly to the brow, forming delicate floral patterns inspired by “spring in full bloom” and the collection’s lace theme. Wearing your eyebrows like jewelry: a new trend to watch?
3. Robots at the Vogue World fashion show
At Vogue World, the event that brings together the fashion elite, it was the robots strutting down the catwalk that stole the show (for all the wrong reasons). Alessandro Michele and Miuccia Prada made no secret of their disapproval: stern faces, crossed arms, without a single clap. A reaction that amused the fashion community, often reluctant to let technology intrude on the very essence of a fashion show.
4. Prada’s exclusive skirt show in Milan
The last time a runway show exclusively composed of skirts made such an impression was Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons collection for Fall/Winter 2003-2004. This year, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons revisited this stylistic exercise in Milan, presenting a show of 63 looks, all built exclusively around the skirt. And it truly made an impression!
5. Yves Saint Laurent’s all-gold looks
The YSL summer women’s collection show, designed by Anthony Vaccarello, captivated the audience with a spectacular set inspired by the Hôtel Intercontinental, Yves Saint Laurent’s preferred venue for presenting his haute couture creations. In this all-gold setting, dominated by a vast golden chandelier and enhanced by the Eiffel Tower in the background, models reminiscent of Greek statues paraded down the runway. Vaccarello played with fabrics—organza, chiffon, and jacquard—to create a vibrant and varied effect with each texture. A true celebration of the Saint Laurent woman: chic, sensual, and radiant.
6. Céline at the L’Oréal fashion show
Céline Dion surprised everyone on September 28th with a striking appearance at the L’Oréal fashion show, which kicked off Paris Fashion Week. The event took place at the Place du Trocadéro, a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower: an iconic and unforgettable setting. The Quebec diva made her entrance at the end of the show, wearing a long black dress, before performing her signature song, “I’m Alive.” She was then joined on the catwalk by several of the brand’s ambassadors and models, including Eva Longoria and Kendall Jenner.
7. Fecal Matter and the political parade that surprised the world at Place de la République, in Paris
The Montreal-based brand, founded in 2014 by Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran, made a lasting impression with its “The Ninety-Nine Percent” fashion show. A true manifesto, it challenged the notion that fashion belongs to the wealthiest and rejected the codes of an exclusionary system. The duo brought together 99 models from all walks of life to give visibility to those rarely seen on the catwalk.
For thirty minutes, the staging was decidedly theatrical: intricate textiles, intriguing makeup, and a dramatic atmosphere. As an aside, Rihanna was in the front row, and everyone was waiting for her to start the show, as she was over an hour late. The event generated considerable buzz and lively debates on social media surrounding the brand’s radical, unprecedented aesthetic.
