The women’s autumn-winter fashion season concluded in Paris with notable highlights. Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne Westwood’s widower, paid tribute to her iconic designs in a greatest hits collection. Paco Rabanne’s farewell showcased gold and silver dresses, a fitting memorial to his sci-fi creations. Balenciaga’s Demna Gvasalia presented a “Humble-core” collection, distancing from past controversies. Harrods’ buyers praised Gabriela Hearst’s luxurious fabrics at Chloe, Rick Owens’ new twists on his dark aesthetic, and Schiaparelli’s revival under Daniel Roseberry. Louis Vuitton impressed with a mix of classic tailoring and innovative accessories like light-up visors. Pencil skirts made a comeback at Dior and Saint Laurent, adding a touch of the 1950s and 1980s to the collections.