Etre Blank: French women on the new normcore
As body adornment becomes increasingly middle-class, French women are rebelling, creating their own normcore look
Paris
Alber Elbaz to leave Lanvin after 14 years as creative director
Charismatic designer’s departure from fashion house comes less than a week after Raf Simons revealed he is to leave Dior
Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière brings digital punk to Paris catwalk
Show at Frank Gehry-designed gallery, featuring models resembling wild creatures from Mad Max, sees fashion house marry high art with big commerce
Galliano’s rehabilitation continues with high-spirited glamour
Show for Maison Margiela recalled gleeful days of old while Dries van Noten’s gaudy elegance edged a real-life comfort zone
Paris can teach London how to swap skyscrapers for homes
Ignore the Triangle Tower – the French capital is tackling a housing shortage by building affordable homes, converting office space and introducing rent controls
Louis Vuitton adds a touch of Chic to men’s fashion week
Musician Nile Rodgers introduced fashion house’s Paris show, which was directed by British designer Kim Jones