Between innovation and reinvention, Paris Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2025-2026 showcased statement trends that redefine contemporary fashion. From oversized faux fur and structured leather to deconstructed silhouettes and striking pops of yellow, designers pushed boundaries with daring creativity. The result? A season where craftsmanship meets creativity.
Faux fur reigns supreme, gracing the runways in extravagant volumes and unexpected details. At Chloé, it appears as stoles, coat lapels or playful talismans adorning handbags. Rabanne pairs fur with leather coats and transparent PVC trench coats, while Alaïa steals the show with a striking, long white faux fur coat — plush, voluminous and utterly glamorous.
Leather, the other star material of the season, asserts itself across all collections, from structured coats to tailored pants, skirts and dresses. Stella McCartney, staying true to her ethical commitment, pioneers vegan leather with a snakeskin-effect blouse and a skirt blending leather at the front with soft wool at the back. Victor Weinsanto follows suit, crafting a wardrobe entirely from faux leather, combining sustainability with high fashion.
A surprising pop of brightness emerges in winter’s typically muted palette — yellow. From buttery pastels to bold primary hues, it dominates collections, injecting much-needed warmth. Givenchy plays with it across bodysuits, tulle gowns and cropped jackets, while Tom Ford and Stella McCartney embrace it for sophisticated eveningwear. Alphonse Maîtrepierre takes a playful approach, integrating yellow into fringed mini skirts and tops.
The most avant-garde trend of the season? Deconstructed silhouettes. Coats worn inside out, sweaters slipping off one shoulder and pants repurposed into dresses — fashion takes on an experimental edge. AlainPaul champions asymmetry, presenting single-sleeve pullovers and reversed dresses transformed into skirts. Zomer introduces an entire reversible collection, while upcycling queen Ellen Hodakova Larsson reinvents trousers as coats and jackets as dresses, proving that fashion is in constant evolution.
The return of leggings is another highlight, reimagined in ribbed gray fabric at AlainPaul and styled with oversized sweaters and thigh-high boots at Balmain. Meanwhile, the power silhouette of the season takes shape: cinched waists and dramatically exaggerated shoulders. At Balmain, Givenchy, Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney, bold shoulder pads make a statement, sculpting commanding yet elegant figures.
With a mix of nostalgia, daring reinvention and cutting-edge tailoring, Fall-Winter 2025-2026 fashion celebrates a woman who is confident, fearless and effortlessly modern.
With AFP
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