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Who was fighting the patriarchy from the Paris catwalk? Lindsay Judge brings you the latest news from at home and abroad

PARIS FASHION WEEK: MOMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

UAE designers making their mark UAE-based designer Rami Al Ali presented his ready-to-wear SS18 collection in Paris. It was a very different style for the designer with simpler, colour-block pieces making up the majority of the collection – a huge change from his usual embellished ballgown styles. Elsewhere, there were pop-up presentations from regional designers Sem Sem, Jelena Bin Drai, Endemage and Kristina Fidelskaya.

Saint Laurent’s spectacular Recently appointed creative director Anthony Vaccarello presented an epic show – it was not only the clothes that had everyone talking, but also the location. Models walked on an open-air catwalk underneath the Eiffel Tower – the best view in Paris.

Dior tells it like it is Last year, Christian Dior’s ‘We should all be feminists’ T-shirts became somewhat iconic. Creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri has done it again for the SS18 collection. The designer this time designed a Breton-stripe top with the line ‘Why have there been no great women artists?’ Maria was referencing historian Linda Nochlin’s 1971 essay on the patriarchy’s effect on art. Nochlin is known for critiquing the art world, and has the viewpoint that men are given preference over women in the industry. Keep ’em coming, Maria.

Comme des Garcons’ big dresses Comme des Garcons is never understated with its designs, and this season was no different. Designer Rei Kawakubo presented a collection of oversized, over-printed creations that almost looked unreal. The hooped skirt is well and truly back and bigger is better as far as dresses are concerned. To finish off the catwalk looks, dresses were paired with Nike boxing trainers.

Plastic fantastic Karl Lagerfeld transformed the Grand Palais into an oasis with life-sized waterfalls and a catwalk over a lake – a stunning setting for the Chanel SS18 show. The clothes themselves had a plastic theme with boots, hats and coats made from transparent materials.