Rick Owens: Goth, Giggles, and Adidas Garbage Bags

Paris Men's Fashion Week showcased distinct visions from prominent designers. Rick Owens presented an Adidas collaboration featuring oversized, technically inspired tracksuits reminiscent of archive running wear, balancing exaggerated, gothic aesthetics with functional elements. His collection included triple-striped tracksuits and springy sneakers, alongside dramatic outerwear and platform boots.

Jonathan Anderson, known for his focus on trousers, delivered a Dior collection that highlighted unique nubbly jeans, sequined trousers, and broad-shorts. The show also featured 18th-century-inspired tailcoats and contorted Bar jackets, with models styled in a mix of formal and casual pieces, reflecting a trend of dressing up.

Louis Vuitton's latest offering embraced a surfing theme, incorporating wave embellishments, palm tree prints, and monogrammed accessories. While the collection featured smart ideas like a burnished denim field jacket and a shaved-down cardigan, the pervasive use of surfing clichés, including models carrying surfboards, was noted as a potential drawback.