Capping The Paris Fashion Season, Saint Laurent Touts The Art Of Powerful Shoulders

Saint Laurent closed Paris Fashion Week in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, with the Eiffel Tower glowing against the night sky and a vast black onyx stage polished to a mirror-like sheen.

Designer Anthony Vaccarello 's fall collection refined the house's codes into pure, striking silhouettes - where sharp tailoring and commanding shoulders set the tone. Models moved with quiet authority across the onyx stage, their looks defined by bold proportions, rich textures, and a stripped-back sense of power.

"Chanel gave women freedom. Yves Saint Laurent gave them power." The famous words of Saint Laurent's partner Pierre Berge , echoed in every cut and contour. Vaccarello's vision was one of strength without excess-structured blazers worn as dresses, crisp pencil skirts, and bomber jackets exuding effortless cool. These weren't clothes that followed trends they commanded attention.

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A show of this magnitude attracted an equally formidable audience. Austin Butler , Zoe Kravitz, Kid Cudi, and Charli XCX took their seats as the runway came to life. The most anticipated moment of the night arrived with Bella Hadid , making her singular catwalk appearance of the season. Her presence ignited social media, reaffirming Saint Laurent's cultural dominance.