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7 trends spotted at Paris Fashion Week

L'OFFICIEL takes a look back at the trends that stood out on the catwalks.

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Paris Fashion Week has concluded, leaving behind a wave of bold trends that will punctuate the autumn/winter 2025-26 season . Between bold sensuality, retro references and volume, here are the seven key trends spotted on the catwalks.

Sexy workwear, a bit provocative

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From left to right: Stella McCartney, Ludovic de Saint Sernin

The professional wardrobe is being reinvented with a sultry touch. At Stella McCartney and Ludovic de Saint Sernin , strict suits are opening up with daring cutouts, shirts are swapped for openwork bodysuits, or even bralettes barely resting on bare skin, and jackets are worn next to the body, with nothing underneath. The suit is fading away to give way to a more assertive sensuality, playing on the contrasts between rigor and provocation.

Deep cherry red, tending towards black

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From left to right: Isabel Marant, McQueen

Red is making a comeback, but in a more mysterious and dramatic version. At Isabel Marant , Balmain and McQueen , it sometimes borders on black, giving a punk, almost gothic depth to the silhouettes. Structured coats and patinated leathers are tinged with this dark red, evoking an elegance that is both sensual and dangerous, perfect for a season where dramatic intensity is required.

The knitwear knotted at the shoulders, seemingly nothing

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From left to right: Sacai, ALAINPAUL

A detail that is sometimes discreet, sometimes more assertive, but omnipresent on many catwalks: the knitwear casually tied on the shoulders, like a forgotten sweater. Spotted at Sacai and ALAINPAUL , this falsely casual gesture structures looks and adds an enveloping dimension to the silhouette. Whether it's an oversized scarf, a sleeve that came out of nowhere or a cashmere sweater, this way of wearing knitwear sets a new standard for effortless chic.

Animal print, proudly assumed

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From left to right: Marine Serre, Duran Lantink

Leopard, zebra, and cow are all unashamedly displayed. Marine Serre and Duran Lantink have understood this and have transformed animal print into a stylistic manifesto, confident and powerful. Worn as a total look or as a bold touch, it celebrates wild instincts and self-affirmation, reminding us that animal print is not a passing trend but a true statement .

XXL (fake) fur, which isn't afraid to exist

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From left to right: Valentino, Schiaparelli

No more discretion, faux fur is taking over and becoming a true shield against winter. At Valentino and Schiaparelli , it's worn in oversized coats, theatrical capes, and extravagant collars. More than an ethical alternative, it's establishing itself as a maximalist luxury.

Knee-highs, not so innocent

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From left to right: Christian Dior, Victoria Beckham

Long relegated to the register of sensible uniforms, knee-highs take on a whole new dimension. At Dior and Victoria Beckham , they become a key piece, worn with pumps, loafers or even open boots. Sometimes transparent, sometimes more opaque, they play with the ambiguity between candor and sensuality, blurring the lines with ingenuity.

The Y2K bag, worn in the crook of the arm

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From left to right: Chloé, Miu Miu

The 2000s era continues to reign supreme in accessories, with the big comeback of the underarm bag. At Chloé , the legendary Paddington regains its iconic status, while Miu Miu offers a mini-maxi format, with soft materials and shiny finishes typical of the Y2K era.

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