The 5 best moments of Paris Fashion Week Women's FW22 From the snowstorm of Balenciaga to the boys of Miu Miu

The Paris Fashion Week that just ended was full of noteworthy moments. As usual, the Parisian calendar was the richest of the entire fashion month, with a concentration of appointments, shows and unique locations that keeping track of would make your head spin. The season that took place this year was also difficult and complicated, with the shows and the excitement surrounding them appearing increasingly out of place and unnecessary against the backdrop of one of the most serious humanitarian crises in European history. It was precisely this difficult situation that led to contradictions of tone and intent in the shows, but also to the touching tribute of Demna who saw in the Russian attack on Ukraine a reflection of her own personal experience, making the Balenciaga show more meaningful than ever.

So here are the five best moments of Paris Fashion Week Women's FW22.

1. Balenciaga's tribute to Ukraine

The venue and the show had already been organized before the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, nevertheless the transformation of the classic catwalk into a windswept tundra and frost, coupled with Demna's touching letter and poem read by him at the opening of the show, made the whole event meaningful and touching. Surely, Balenciaga's show was the most memorable show of this year's Paris Fashion Week.

2. The hot pink world of Valentino

An essential moment of Paris Fashion Week was the return of menswear in Miu Miu's collections. After disappearing for fourteen years (the original men's line was closed in 2008) menswear made its big comeback riding on the immense planetary success the brand attracted to itself with the raw cut preppy suits shown last season. Needless to say, the return of menswear at Miu Miu is perhaps one of the most exciting news this season.