Paris Fashion Week autumn collections — excess is back and it brought luggage

Elijah Okafor
5 min read
After seasons of quiet luxury, designers in Paris went big on volume, colour and accessories.
Paris Fashion Week marked a clear end to the era of quiet luxury. Designers sent out big shapes, bold colours and statement bags.
What happened
Buyers welcomed the energy, and early orders suggest shoppers will too.
Why it matters
The message from the runways was simple: fashion is allowed to be fun again.
Key facts
Paris Fashion Week marked a clear end to the era of quiet luxury.
Buyers welcomed the energy, and early orders suggest shoppers will too.
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