There’s a reason Paris Fashion Week closes fashion month – it’s the grand dame of fashion, the one where the heritage big hitters like Chanel, Dior, Givenchy and Valentino come out to show the kids how it’s done. John Galliano at Maison Margiela showed why he’s still the king of reinvention, while Maria Grazia Chiuri continued blazing a feminist trail at Dior. Dries van Noten was on fine form with his signature lush prints and textures and Stella McCartney injected some humour into proceedings with performers in animal costumes drawing attention to her cruelty-free credentials.

Feminist art and checks aplenty at DIOR

Rich, dark florals and textures at DRIES VAN NOTEN 

Reimagined coats at MAISON MARGIELA

Exquisite craftsmanship at LOEWE

Bright primary colours at HERMÈS

Strong, structured silhouettes at ISABEL MARANT

The return of latex at SAINT LAURENT

Laid-back 70s Parisian chic at CELINE

Dark, post-apocalyptic vibes at BALENCIAGA

Stripped back elegance at VALENTINO

Intricate embroidery and quilting at ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Moody monochrome at GIVENCHY

Sustainable, ethical fibers at STELLA MCCARTNEY

Back to 80s Madonna at CHANEL