The Best Modest Looks from Paris Couture Week Fall/Winter 2022

Jean Paul Gaultier

A great season for modest fashion, the Fall/Winter 2022 Paris Couture Week explored demure looks in all shapes and forms.

They were in abundance at Dior, where Maria Grazia Chiuri collaborated with Kyiv artist Olesia Trofymenko on a collection themed around folklore from Ukraine, the Tree of Life. Chanel, too, incorporated many full-length pieces like long skirts and trousers paired with coats and jackets. A gold ankle-length coat with the black Chanel monograms all over stood out in particular, as it is sure to be a hit in the Middle East. Hints of the region were also present at Alexis Mabille, where kaftan-inspired pieces and dresses with capes came down the runway. At Armani Privé, the designer explored his signature blazer and trouser silhouette in glitzy fabrics, including one in shocking pink. As for Balenciaga, Demna’s version of modesty came cloaked in anonymity as models wore futuristic headpieces and were dressed head-to-toe in cutting-edge fabrics.

Arab designers like Georges Hobeika, Elie Saab, and Ashi Studio touched upon modesty in statement and festive dresses that stood out amongst the sheer, embroidered pieces. Other party-appropriate looks were offered by Giambattista Valli, Rahul Mishra, and Schiaparelli using elements like feathers, golden-thread leaves, and velvet.