As the final showcase for the autumn/winter 2016 round of shows rolls into Paris, there is plenty to keep an eye on - and not just on the catwalk.
Will there be news of creative director appointments at Lanvin and Dior, who show on Thursday and Friday respectively? What will the response be to Demna Gvasalia's first collection for Balenciaga following his appointment last October? Will Hedi Slimane's outing for Saint Laurent on Monday be his last for the house, as rumoured? And what can we expect from Chanel's famed set design as it takes over the Grand Palais once again next Tuesday?
Following the Fédération Française de la Couture du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode's announcement last week that Paris Fashion Week would not be adhering to the new see-now-buy-now model that has dominated discussion in recent months, it has somewhat taken the pressure off proceedings, leaving the fashion industry the time to contemplate what may arise by the end of next week.
While the showcase is missing Alexander McQueen - who showed in London this season due to the imminent arrival of creative director Sarah Burton's third child - there is a crop of fresh talent to excite the City of Light, namely at Jacquemus, Courreges, Carven, Iris Van Herpen and, of course, Vetements. Stay tuned as we bring you all the action as it happens.
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