Inside the Chicest Parties of Paris Fashion Week

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In addition to fashion shows and conferences, there will be no shortage of parties happening across Paris in fall 2026. Here’s Vogue’s take on people out and about…

Roger Vivier Gala at the Palais de Paris

Zebra print thigh-high boots, a rhinestone-encrusted tank top and a perfect little pill box hat with a bow? It can only be Roger Vivier. Alexa Chung, Aubrey Plaza, Tracee Ellis Ross, Inès de La Fressange and a host of French icons stop by the newly opened Parisian hotel mason The daytime bash celebrates the latest minimalist-leaning collection. With classic deep cuts, creative director Gherardo Felloni mines styles from the 1950s, 1960s and 1980s to create a collection of covetable new designs that will wow even the most jaded stylists, editors and celebrities. During the festivities, guests sipped coffee and cocktails while posing for photos on the grand marble staircase. Adventurous attendees wandered down to the lower level and walked through the medieval-style wooden doors directly into the archives – where originals were displayed among vintage magazines and press releases documenting their history. “I always start with the archives, I love archives so much,” Filoni told Fashion glad to. “This season I explored this chapter in the archives, which for me is the expression of Roger Vivier’s sensibility. He is one of the masters of this.” Cue decorative velvet Cusardes Retro little pumps are no stranger to 80s women who loved their power dressing moments. Guests admired the original shoes – many with the famous Choc heels from the 1950s – placed on pedestals. They’re also fascinated by the brand’s pillbox hats in its small headwear capsule, which pays homage to gentlemen Wavell’s early life. “Arguably, the chocolate heel is one of the most alluring styles out there,” adds Filoni. “So, we started taking more protective measures on it.” Around the room, the unit has smallest The heels give a floral display a competitive edge with a sweet three-dimensional handmade leather scarlet red rose. “Each petal is different in size and position,” noted the designer. “We make them in-house in our studio in Italy.” Next to him, a craftsman is diligently assembling the leather rose petals one by one, allowing the audience to see firsthand how the magic is made. —Christine Bateman