Brief
Saint Laurent dazzles with gold runway as Paris fashion week battles luxury slump
The show combined glittering chandeliers, an Eiffel Tower backdrop and a black finale, while industry peers faced sales pressure.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Saint Laurent staged a gold‑themed runway on Tuesday night during Paris Fashion Week, with giant chandeliers, a glossy black outdoor catwalk and the Eiffel Tower illuminated in the background, according to the Independent.
What happened
The collection opened with metallic cotton safari jackets, crinkled trench coats and glinting lace cocktail dresses. Models walked on serpent‑shaped stilettos before a black finale led by Polish supermodel Anja Rubik, echoing Yves Saint Laurent’s all‑gold closing of 1991. Charlotte Gainsbourg performed a song to close the show. The event was attended by Catherine Deneuve, Kate Moss, Hailey Bieber and Rami Malek.
What the report adds
The Independent notes that the show came as cosmetics giant L’Oréal overtook LVMH as France’s most valuable listed company, the first non‑luxury firm to do so since 2017. It also points out that Saint Laurent’s parent Kering has returned to growth, while Balenciaga remains under pressure and Gucci continues to struggle with falling sales.
What was said
Designer Anthony Vaccarello, marking a decade at Saint Laurent, chose not to give interviews, letting the collection speak for itself. Charlotte Gainsbourg sang during the finale, adding an intimate note to the spectacle.
How it came about
The gold‑heavy aesthetic reflects a broader trend at Paris Fashion Week toward grand‑scale glamour, as described in Felo’s recent guide to the week’s shopping scene. Earlier shows highlighted texture at Chloé and underwater‑inspired tailoring at Stella McCartney, while the industry grapples with a cooling luxury market highlighted in recent Felo coverage of shifting consumer habits.
Key facts
- Saint Laurent presented a gold‑focused runway with chandeliers and an illuminated Eiffel Tower backdrop. (independent.co.uk)
- The show featured models in metallic cotton jackets, glinting lace dresses and a black finale led by Anja Rubik. (independent.co.uk)
- L’Oréal overtook LVMH as France’s most valuable listed company for the first time since 2017. (independent.co.uk)
- Anthony Vaccarello did not give interviews, allowing the collection to speak for itself. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Paris fashion defies a bruised luxury industry with J. Lo, golden glamour and skimpy outfits”
