DIOR MEN
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The private joys of being a 'lil homebody.
Our take
Elegant yet truly relaxed tailoring; clothes for lounging in style.
Best-in-show
Two words: gardening-core.
Thoughts worth thinking
Compression + running shorts – they're fashionable now!
HERMES
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A holiday spirit! Joy, serenity, the gentle ruffle of a breeze.
Our take
Sublime, easy clothes in light fabrics that don't look flimsy – very uncommon!
Best-in-show
Summer sorbet hues.
Thoughts worth thinking
Huh, turns out shorts can look sophisticated.
GIVENCHY
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An evolution of menswear archetypes.
Our take
Matthew Williams' first standalone men's show for Givenchy, driven by contemporary instinct.
Best-in-show
Cool shades and jewellery.
Thoughts worth thinking
Are blinged-out belts cool again? Were they ever really?
LOUIS VUITTON
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Creative catharsis, honouring the late Virgil Abloh's spirit of imagination.
Our take
Seriously beautiful clothes made a little delightfully bonkers.
Best-in-show
Super cute and collectible novelty bags.
Thoughts worth thinking
Maybe it's finally time to invest in a Keepall duffle?
CELINE
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20th anniversary at and for the Palais de Tokyo, where creative director Hedi Slimane first debuted menswear at Dior.
Our take
Fundamental Slimane: skinny dudes who play in cool bands.
Best-in-show
Skinny suiting, down to the ties.
Thoughts worth thinking
Silk, satin, sequins… something shiny sounds splendid.
KENZO
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Japanese fashion's '80s boom meets Parisian chic.
Our take
Youthful, desirable, collegiate cool heightened with a Japanese touch.
Best-in-show
Perfect fun jackets.
Thoughts worth thinking
Prep's making a comeback and Nigo's got a pretty fresh take.
LOEWE
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Nature meets technology. Results: imaginative new perspectives on fashion.
Our take
Straightforward, familiar clothes with occasionally mind-blowing twists.
Best-in-show
These new hard-case crossbody bags.
Thoughts worth thinking
It's easy to get jaded about fashion, but grass grown on coats and shoes is pretty damn mind-blowing.
