PARIS – Milan Fashion Week was not even over and the fashionistas were already heading to Paris on Monday for another 100-plus shows in the hectic womenswear season.
The spring-summer 2024 week in the French capital runs until October 3, with 107 brands presenting collections, of which 67 are giving runway shows.
All eyes are on Balmain’s show on Wednesday night after the dramatic theft of 50 of its outfits.
Armed robbers seized the clothes on their way from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Balmain’s Paris headquarters, leaving creative director Olivier Rousteing racing to pull together a replacement collection.
This week also sees final shows for two big name designers.
Gabriela Hearst is leaving Chloe after fewer than three years. Her sustainable focus was critically acclaimed but did not bring a major boost to sales.
It will also be the last show for Sarah Burton, who…
