The Fall 2022 fashion shows wrapped up on Tuesday after weeks of events held across Europe. While many European designers were eager to return to pre-pandemic programming, the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th tipped the mood of events in another direction. As the shows continued, some designers made gestures of solidarity with Ukraine. Giorgio Armani presented his collection in Milan in absolute silence, while Demna, the Georgian-born artistic director of Balenciaga, closed his show with two looks in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Despite the news, some fashion houses have chosen joy. During Valentino’s presentation in Paris, the entire room and more than half of the clothes in the show were colored a scorching hot pink. At Louis Vuitton, artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière paid homage to adolescence with a collection including separate school uniforms and oversized rugby shirts. Humble wardrobe items like basic white tank tops became standout pieces in a season when simplicity seemed to be paramount. Model Kaia Gerber opened the Prada show in a white tank top, and another was seen at Bottega Veneta, whose new creative director Matthieu Blazy showed it off with a pair of fashionable leather jeans. But there was new proof that strong tailoring is going nowhere: there were oversized power suits by Alessandro Michele at Gucci and sleek tapered evening looks by Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent. Here are all the highlights from the Fall/Winter 2022 shows.
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Courtesy of Ambush
Ambush
A corset adds a feminine shape to a tailored look.
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Courtesy of Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
Although the Armani show was punctuated by silence, there was still plenty of glamor on display.
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Courtesy of Balmain
Balmain
Opposites attract in a bold look of leather and lace.
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Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
A pair of leather jeans draws attention to creative director Matthieu Blazy’s debut collection.
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Courtesy of Chloe
Chloe
Amber Valletta wears a nifty patchwork vest over a polished white coat.
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Thomas de Cruz Media
Courreges
A black dress with cutouts highlights the skin.
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Courtesy of Dior
Dior
A classic trench is cinched in with a corseted waist.
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Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
A side slit gives a sensual touch to the costume.
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Jason Lloyd Evans
Erdem
A long brocade princess coat inspired by the female artists of the 1930s.
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Courtesy of Etro
Etro
Crushed velvet in ruby red stays cozy and festive.
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Courtesy of Fendi
Fendi
Bella Hadid wears a sheer pink dress and teal gloves.
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Dan Leca
Gucci
Power combinations and push-ups are a defining duo.
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Courtesy of Isabel Marant
Isabel funny
Red thigh-high boots to wear with an oversized jacket.
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Courtesy of Max Mara
Max Mara
Neutral colors combine for an elevated ensemble.
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Courtesy of Missoni
Missoni
An elegant striped sweater dress gives a look that is both comfortable and chic.
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Ben Broomfield
Molly Godard
A tulle skirt pairs with green platforms.
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Courtesy of Off-White
White
Kendall Jenner wears a little black dress in tribute to the late designer Virgil Abloh.
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Courtesy of Prada
Prada
Kaia Gerber opens the show with a simple white tank top.
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Richard Quinn
Floating feathers add whimsy to a white mini dress.
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Courtesy of Simone Rocha
Simone Rocha
A crisp cotton shirt brings a masculine touch to a ruffled floral dress.
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Courtesy of The Row
Line
Sleek layers are draped with ease in a look from the 2023 resort collection.
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Courtesy of Tod’s
Tod’s
Gigi Hadid in an all black suit.
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Courtesy of Versace
Versace
Precious Lee wears a corseted black dress.
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Courtesy of Saint-Laurent
Saint Laurent
A pair of bold shades complete an evening look.
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Courtesy of Loewe
Loewe
A beige and yellow dress with cushion shaped cuffs.
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Filippo Fior, courtesy of Hermès
Hermes
A mini dress and matching coat in cashmere and lambskin.
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Courtesy of Givenchy
Givenchy
Adut Akech is wearing a forest green skirt suit.
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Courtesy of Valentino
Valentino
Mariacarla Boscono wears a radiant pink cape and pants look.
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Courtesy of Balenciaga
Balenciaga
A blue dress swirls on a track inside a simulated snow globe.
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Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
A printed tie gives character to a cream button-up blouse.
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Courtesy of Chanel
Chanel
A red tweed skirt suit is a simple solution for dressing in autumn.
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Courtesy of Miu Miu
miu miu
The ultra-short miniskirt returns for another season.
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