Paris, usually so vibrant during fashion week, seemed drowsy this time as if the city itself had lost touch with its own magic. Buyers from around the world had hoped for the rebirth of a creative spark, yet they found themselves facing an unexpected dullness.

At the bottom of the rankings, Matthieu Blazy’s first collection for Chanel came as a cold shower. Deemed the weakest debut and one of the most disappointing shows of the week, it left an unfinished impression a faint echo where a thunder of applause had been expected. Saint Laurent, too, appeared to lack fire, and both houses struggled to compete with Alaïa. Shein was also very disappointed.

The fashion capital seemed drained of energy dull, uninspired, devoid of creativity and emotion, with barely a few moments worth remembering.

In the hushed salons where orders are placed, buyers shared a common concern. The momentum of young designers was nowhere to be found, and the promise of renewal seemed to fade away. They feared that next season’s displays would bear the marks of this creative drought: muted tones, shapeless silhouettes, and the echo of a prevailing weariness.

Tiffany & Co. has opened a reimagined boutique at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, spanning more than 8,000 square feet. According to the American jeweler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the new location reintroduces Tiffany to Canada and showcases the brand’s latest design concept: a luxury and elevated destination featuring exceptional fine jewelry and diamond designs.

The store’s façade fuses heritage and inventiveness, with 32,000 glass bricks framed by polished aluminum panels. Inspired by the concept of “diamonds in the rough,” the design symbolizes Tiffany’s expertise in transforming rough diamonds into jewelry. The arrangement of the glass bricks further enhances the sense of movement, creating a sense of fluidity and dynamism; visitors are greeted by a custom light sculpture designed by architect Hugh Dutton, paying homage to Canada’s national symbol, the maple leaf.