At Rabanne, the models strutted in pumps wrapped in clear plastic, like chic see-through rain boots, protecting their fancy footwear from the Parisian drizzle—a practical touch that matched the day’s weather.

Continuing from last season, Julien Dossena used his exceptional design skills to create an “everyday” Rabanne wardrobe. But let’s be real—“everyday” doesn’t quite capture the layered, artfully chaotic ensembles he presented. Jackets (sometimes two at a time) were stacked over half-buttoned shirts, tees, and either boxer shorts or miniskirts. The proportions? Think “a box with legs,” as Dossena himself aptly put it.

Yet, Dossena didn’t hold back on the glamour. Some of these seemingly basic pieces were finished with silver foil, while a blazer’s lapels sparkled with intricate silver disc embroidery. The foiled lingerie had a futuristic twist, nodding to Paco Rabanne’s 1960s space-age vision. Meanwhile, an eye-catching top made of geometric panels connected by metal chains, paired with beaded basketball shorts, felt completely modern.

The standout moments, though, came in the form of bags—three iterations of a 1969 Rabanne design, each crafted from unexpected, luxe materials. One was made of fired white ceramic from Astier de Villatte, another from blown Murano glass by Venini, and the third from 18-karat gold coins by metalworker Arthus Bertrand, earning its title as the “world’s most expensive bag.” Each bag was paired with a matching minidress, with the gold version even shedding delicate flakes of gold leaf as it trailed behind.

These pieces likely won’t hit store shelves, but that didn’t bother Dossena. What mattered to him was the process—the constant experimentation, pushing the limits of materials, and embracing the spirit of innovation that defines the Rabanne brand.