Paris continues to uphold its reputation as the most coveted locale on the seasonal run of fashion weeks, and while the big names showed up as always, Fall 2023 was another reminder that the younger and upcoming brands and designers who also call its catwalks home are just important in contributing to its status as fashion’s global focal point. The city’s well-kept and not-so-well-kept secrets wowed us yet again.
Anrealage flexed its commitment to a meaningful synthesis of technology and fashion with its collection of quirky and comfy clothes that change color when exposed to UV rays.
While much of this season in Europe has felt like a step backwards for body diversity and inclusivity, Ester Manas continued to set a better example with her collection that again proved sexiness and femininity belong to all body types.
At Y/Project, creative director Glenn Martens brought a sharp focus to his unstoppably experimental nature as he continued to build up his self-referential, one-of-a-kind fashion vocabulary.
Rokh takes home our top spot with its show that made theatrical use of performance art and retro technology to platform the spirit of power and progress behind its collection that featured sexily deconstructed office wear.
Here are The Impression’s Top 10 Standout fashion shows of the Paris Fall 2023 season as selected by our Chief Impressionist, Kenneth Richard.
10 – Vaquera
9 – Anrealage
9 – Dundas (Tie)
8 – Shang Xia
7 – Atlein
6 – Uma Wang
5 – Palm Angels
4 – Ottolinger (Tie)
4 – Ester Manas
3 -Ann Demeulemeester
2 -Y/Project (Tie)
2 -Coperni
1 -Rokh
