All The Hype From Paris Fashion Week FW23
The City of Light never fails to offer the height of chic—and when it comes to Paris Fashion Week, plenty of attention-grabbing performances, too. From live horses to a burning man and celebrity model cameos, there was plenty to buzz about. Read on for FW23's most unmissable moments.
Dwayne Wade’s Daughter Made Her Modeling Debut at Miu Miu
The basketball star’s 15-year-old daughter strutted for the Italian house wearing an olive-green dress and oversized jacket. She was in good company: Emma Corrin, Mia Goth, and Ethel Cain walked the same show.
Real Horses Opened Stella McCartney’s Show
The longtime animal rights campaigner and sustainability advocate delighted showgoers when seven stunning horses entered the show arena to kickstart her FW23 equestrian-themed collection, guided by the expert hand of renowned horse whisperer Jean-Francois Pignon.
Sunglasses Are the Outfit-Topper You Need Now
Forget dainty necklaces, pinky rings, or tennis bracelets. We're taking our accessories cues from the Paris-bound street-style set who wore darkened eyewear as effortlessly as jewelry. Small and angular was the look of the moment which acted as a punctuation mark for some extremely chic looks.
Harris Reed Made a Memorable Nina Ricci Debut
London designer Harris Reed marked his first show for the storied Parisian house with his signature bold playfulness and a palpable joie de vivre. Sequins, loungewear, and exaggerated cocktail dresses were worn by models of all sizes and identities, to make the point that these collections are intended for everyone.
In an ode to Paco Rabanne’s 60s heyday, its current creative director, Julien Dossena, dreamed up a collection of shimmering looks that tinkled, swished, and made all manner of sartorial music as models shimmied down the runway. Upbeat, chic these proven classics were all wonderfully reimagined for a modern-day fanbase.
Heliot Emil Sent a Burning Man Down the Runway
This relative newcomer’s third Paris appearance was, some might say, “lit”. While models changed backstage mid-show, the brothers behind the Copenhagen-based label, Victor and Julius Juul enlisted a professional stuntman to set himself ablaze while show-goers looked on.
Grunge-Glam Reigned Supreme at Dior
Call it the Wednesday Addams effect, but grunge-inspired beauty appears to be here to stay. Remember us calling it out in our TikTok beauty trend post? Well, now Dior has made it official. Maria Grazia Chiuri’s cast of models wore smudged, smoky eyeliner that extended into a glam take on dark eye circles—a playful contrast to her collegiate-goth looks: preppy cardigans, chokers, and sheer black stockings.
Slouchy Bomber Jackets Are a Street Style Favorite
Don’t get us wrong, trench coats are still everywhere, but their more street-cool counterpart, the Bomber Jacket, is also gaining traction—luxe and slouchy, the style set is wearing theirs every which way—with mini dresses and strappy heels or baggy jeans and sneakers.
ModeSens Influencer Of The Week: Rowda Baker A fashion lover from a young age, Rowda Baker launched her fashion and lifestyle blog, The Style Initiative by Rowda Baker, in 2018. This was just the creative outlet she needed while she worked a day job in Talent Acquisition and now its flourished into a passion. Originally from Tulsa, OK, and now residing in Dallas, TX, Rowda believes the perfect outfit lies in a high-low mix. She describes her style as edgy chic with occasional girly touches. ModeSens is her go-to for finding shoes at the best prices (her favorite fashion splurge) because it makes it easy to compare prices between retailers. 
