Spring-summer 2026 ready-to-wear: Free, independent and proud

FASHION by France Médias Monde

Oct 17, 202500:06:00Arts

This special report zooms in on the smaller fashion houses that sparkled during Paris Fashion Week. Vincent Pressiat, like Victor Weinsanto, looked to the past, when the king's favourites ruled the roost. Alain Paul reca...

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