

It was a wonderful moment of solidarity that was a true testament to Elbaz's spirit.

With all of these designers presenting a single dress, the show became a stunning snapshot of today’s fashion landscape. The show started with one of Elbaz’s own designs and was followed by creations from all of the biggest names in fashion, including Giorgio Armani, Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton, Balenciaga’s Demna Gvasalia, Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing, Bottega Veneta’s Daniel Lee, Burberry’s Riccardo Tisci, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri and Dries Van Noten. The collection paid homage to the 18th and 19th centuries, with flowing capes, high-neck collars, cropped jackets and dresses that jutted out at the hips, but also managed to feel futuristic.įashion industry pays tribute to the late designer Alber Elbaz: 'He was a light like no other' Models walked along the Louvre’s Passage Richelieu, which was lit up with hundreds of antique chandeliers, in a re-enactment of a “grand bal”. It was an unexpected turn in a show already decked in drama.

Extinction Rebellion, Friends of the Earth and Youth For Climate said in a statement that about 30 people were involved in planning the protest. "Overconsumption = extinction” read a banner brandished by the demonstrator. Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer 2022 presentation was disrupted when an Extinction Rebellion activist burst on to the catwalk to protest against the fashion industry’s impact on the environment. Models walk the runway during the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2022 show. But the undisputed highlight of the day was a moving tribute show held in honour of Alber Elbaz, who died in April from Covid-19. Things were slightly more sedate at Chanel, where designer Virginie Viard presented a nostalgic but optimistic collection. The penultimate day of Paris Fashion Week presented a healthy dose of drama, as a climate change activist burst on to the catwalk at the Louis Vuitton show to protest against the fashion industry's impact on the environment.
