From Alexander McQueen to Celine, Chanel to Dior: our picks from Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week SS17 was nothing short of thrilling. Creative directors from Lanvin, Dior and Saint Laurent showed their debut collections, and Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccoli showed for the first time as sole creative director.

Changes were also evident as brands opted for new venues and show times for presentations that evoked emotion, memories and intimacy. Louis Vuitton, for example, moved away from the foundation in the Bois de Boulogne to its new flagship store at Place Vendome now under renovation. Saint Laurent, too, showed in its soon-to-be headquarters on Rue de Bellechasse. The injection of energy and newness applies to the collections as well.

Inspired by the artisanal crafts from Scotland’s Shetland Island, Sarah Burton reinterprets Shetland lace, Celtic worsted wool plaid and Fair Isle-inspired knits in the new spring-summer collection. Hand-finished paintings and lavish embroideries were seen on evening gowns as well as on leather jackets, tailored suits and denims.

Canto-pop star Faye Wang’s rare appearance on the front row might have stolen the spotlight, but Phoebe Philo captivated fans with yet another collection that’s unmistakably French and Celine-esque. Expect to see those perfectly cut jackets paired with cropped flared leather pants next season. Philo also used a refreshing colour palette for spring – think citron, mint and magenta.