Nearly 450 shows later, the Spring ’18 season has come to a close. Things ended on a high note, thanks to a whirlwind Paris Fashion Week that included highly anticipated designer debuts at Givenchy and Chloé, a handful of jaw-dropping venues, and even a few guerrilla shows. It was a lot to take in, even on the Vogue Runway app—and Vogue’s Fashion and Accessories Market Director Virginia Smith was there to see it all in real time. She’s distilled the week down to its 10 most important, most memorable looks, ranging from Chanel’s wedding-worthy ivory dress to Céline’s keepsake leather trench and Louis Vuitton’s ingenious brocade coat and gym shorts. Flip through all of her favorite looks below, then hear more of our editors’ thoughts on the week in the recap here.
1. LoeweJonathan Anderson’s brilliant mix of American patchwork quilts, Indian paisleys, and English Liberty prints gave us some of the best clothes of the season.
2. Louis VuittonWho but Nicolas Ghesquière could come up with the unlikely combination of a frock coat with satin gym shorts and make it look like part of a modern wardrobe?
3. Alexander McQueenSarah Burton’s “falling apart” raincoat was pieced together with handcrafted fabrics and layered over a pink chiffon dress for a look of offhand, deconstructed beauty.
4. Saint LaurentWith the Eiffel Tower in the background, Anthony Vaccarello made a convincing case for abbreviated glamour in this awe-inspiring show.
5. CélinePhoebe Philo’s collection was a study in timeless, chic, not-disposable clothes, like this perfect leather trench.
6. ValentinoPierpaolo Piccioli’s Valentino show ended on a high note with these simple gowns covered in exquisite, multi-textured embroideries.
7. BalenciagaThis collection was full of singularly great items in a combination of great colors, including this giant oatmeal sweater, leopard shirt, and lime green slip.
8. ChanelAttention all brides: If it rains on your big day, Karl’s got you covered. This Chanel look was an exquisite mix of glimmering textures, topped off with a transparent plastic rain hat.
9. Dries Van NotenWith his mix of easy silhouettes, unlikely colors, and gorgeous prints, Dries Van Noten painted a picture of truly grown-up glamour.
10. Maison MargielaCovered in oversize gems, this sheer cut-out John Galliano number was a creative take on cocktail dressing.