This Paris Fashion Week Men’s, which concluded last weekend, consisted of several Paris debuts. London designer _J.L-A.L_ as well as Brooklyn’s Kody Phillips and Willy Chavarria made their first Paris appearances, and Mike Amiri premiered a womenswear line alongside his men’s. In collaborations, Pharrell and Nigo linked for Louis Vuitton, Timberland enlisted Pablo T-Shirt Factory for a physical activation, and once again, Willy Chavarria built on his ongoing line with Adidas. See below for our highlights of Fall/Winter 2025 Paris.

Runner-Up: IM Men

London-based _J.L-A.L_ made its Paris debut this season with mini runway presentations off the official Fashion Week calendar. Founded in 2022 through an investment from Slamjam, _J.L-A.L_ is operated by designer Jean-Luc A. Lavelle who has experience working with Gareth Pugh, Charles Jeffrey, Soar Running, and Cotteweiler. His Fall/Winter 2025 collection included ongoing collaborations with Goldwin and Hoka, as well as beautifully handmade beaded belts and bag straps by Victoria Ohanyan. Not only did _J.L-A.L_’s model presentations take place inside a stunning gallery, the techwear-infused outerwear and suiting caught our attention. With fellow designers Post Archive Faction and San San Gear in attendance, the _J.L-A.L_ collection presentation was one of the most pleasant surprises of Paris Fashion Week. –YJ Lee

Runner-Up: Bluemarble

Kim Jones’ Fall/Winter 2025 Dior Homme show is heralded as his best at the luxury house yet. For the collection, Jones revisited Dior’s archives from 1994, specifically its Ligne H couture line, to reinterpret ready-to-wear and formal dress for men. The satin, silk, and embroidered apparel and accessories played on silhouette, volume, and proportion to challenge the idea of masculinity. The most memorable part of the show, however, was the execution of the show itself. Models descended a heavenly white-lit staircase and strutted across the expansive venue—built just for the runway inside a military base—with a beautiful original music score resounding in the background. The overall production was so emotional and breathtaking that it made several attendees (including this one) shed a tear. It was hands-down the most rewarding show of the week. –YJ Lee

Runner-Up: J Balvin Performing at Willy Chavarria

It’s not very surprising to see celebrities make cameos on the runway anymore. That said, we were still quite surprised to see actor Will Poulter walk in the 424 show. The fact that he did it wearing a skin-tight black leather moto jacket and matching pants made the moment that much more memorable. As we came to find out, Poulter may have a bit of an interest in fashion. He’s been sitting front row for designers from Thom Browne to Wooyoungmi. Apologies, Mr. Poulter. We weren’t familiar with your game. –Mike DeStefano

Runner-Up: Puma Mostro House

Pablo T-Shirt Factory invited guests to its Paris studio for a morning of footwear and apparel customization. Timberland’s classic Six-Inch boots were lasered with anything you could dream of. For me, that was giant logos to represent the city of Philadelphia. For others, it was Hello Kitty. The boots could also be customized with as many gold studs as your heart desired. Paris Fashion Week is full of late night parties and industry dinners at fancy restaurants. This was a pleasant change of pace and a great way for one of the most exciting brands in Paris right now to put its stamp on the busy week. –Mike DeStefano

Runner-Up: Post Archive Faction

As has come to be expected, Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton once again delivered an incredible array of accessories this season. The collaboration with Nigo featured interesting takes on the Keepall featuring Japanese denim patchwork. Other duffels donned a mix of brown monogram and the Damier print across puddle-shaped panels. A much less practical-yet-whimsical leather bag shaped like a lobster was another highlight. Of course, Pharrell and Nigo revisited the iconic Millionaire sunglasses, which were shown off in red, pink, and green acrylic varieties. Belts were given bedazzled buckles featuring the silhouettes of the duo’s heads that were also featured on other items. There were clutches shaped like dumplings, a teddy bear dressed like a samurai, and a silver keychain resembling a cellphone of a bygone era that actually flipped open. It could be argued that things got a bit too wacky at times, but we can’t deny that it put a smile on our face to see some of the more out-there executions. If you’re going to get crazy, you might as well push things as far as you can. –Mike DeStefano

Runner-Up: 424 x Nike Foamposite, Kiko Kostadinov x Asics, Sacai x Ugg

Since taking over as the artistic director of Louis Vuitton Men’s in February 2023, Pharrell has made sure to take full advantage of Paris Fashion Week. That isn’t just limited to his grandiose LV presentations. You will always see him sitting front row at other LVMH-owned brand shows such as Kenzo. He’s also used PFW to promote his latest Joopiter auctions, and hosted pop-ups dedicated to his Humanrace skincare line. This time, he started the rollout for the new sneaker from his longtime Adidas partnership. Dubbed the Jellyfish, the chunky low-top is a new take on the Adistar Cushion 3. Details like the Three Stripes and lines that separate the panels on the upper have been tweaked with exaggerated rubber overlays. Select members of the media received a white, black, and orange pair. Pharrell was spotted at multiple events throughout the week in a more subtle grey and white iteration.

Despite its retro source material and slight resemblance to the Balenciaga Triple S, the Jellyfish is a refreshing offering from the Pharrell and Adidas partnership that has grown stagnant in recent years. Based on initial reactions, it seems like the Jellyfish could break that losing streak. –Mike DeStefano

Runner-Up: KidSuper x Bape, Junya Watanabe x Filson

For part of his Paris Fashion Week debut, Willy Chavarria introduced the second installment of his Adidas collaboration. Before his runway show even started, a custom red low rider hit the streets in Paris to pass out exclusive merch from the collab to fans. It was a unique way to tease what would be coming that night, while representing the Mexican-American culture that largely inspires Chavarria’s work.

The looks that debuted that night were the perfect blend of luxury and streetwear. Standouts included a black leather bomber jacket with red Three Stripes branding down each sleeve calling back to Run DMC’s leather tracksuits in the ’80s, Forums transformed into tactical boots with thick soles and premium black leather, and ultra baggy sweatpants that can be zipped off into knee-length shorts. They’re familiar, easy-to-wear silhouettes that have been flipped into statement pieces through Chavarria’s lens. The collective result was what all great collaborations should be: a true fusion of brands whose signature elements both shine. –Mike DeStefano

Runner-Up: Juun.J

For Fall/Winter 2025, Mike Amiri envisioned an imaginary Hollywood lounge bar to design a collection inspired by luxurious LA nightlife. The extensive 50-look collection included Amiri’s womenswear debut, as well as his first expansion into eyewear. The ’60s and ’70s-informed apparel were almost reminiscent of Alessandro Michele’s Gucci, with rich woolen and knit textures, sequins and embroidery, and 24-karat gold-plated rose embellishments that were both delicate and strong. This was Amiri’s most in-depth and diverse collection yet, with a stunning and expansive venue to prove it. –YJ Lee

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