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Paris Men’s Fashion Week Heat Forces Morning Shows

6/29/2026

Summary

Paris Heat Disrupts

Paris hosted the Spring/Summer 2027 Men’s Fashion Week as temperatures topped 100 °F, causing disruptions.
The heat forced Dior and Rick Owens shows into morning slots and prompted organizers to hand out fans, lollies and umbrellas.
Celine (Michael Rider) and Givenchy (Sarah Burton) debuted men’s collections, while Saint Laurent and Rick Owens featured trouserless looks.
IM Men (Issey Miyake) and Soshi Otsuki offered gauzy suits and linen ensembles for the heat.

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Paris Heat Disrupts

Paris hosted the Spring/Summer 2027 Men’s Fashion Week as temperatures topped 100 °F, causing disruptions.
The heat forced Dior and Rick Owens shows into morning slots and prompted organizers to hand out fans, lollies and umbrellas.
Celine (Michael Rider) and Givenchy (Sarah Burton) debuted men’s collections, while Saint Laurent and Rick Owens featured trouserless looks.
IM Men (Issey Miyake) and Soshi Otsuki offered gauzy suits and linen ensembles for the heat.

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