It was all a reminder of the power of great clothes, the kind that leave us feeling protected but also hopeful and inspired. The sense of optimism was ripe—in the fashion, and in the community that comes together around Kawakubo, a beautiful swirl of collective otherness.

In an unexpected appearance, a rogue pigeon stole the show during the conclusion of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. As seen in footage shared on social media, the lone bird scurried along the runway ahead of Chanel's fall-winter presentation at the weeklong fashion extravaganza.

The Fall-Winter 2025 shows offered new takes on corporate dressing and a few nods to the late American filmmaker David Lynch.