Paris Women's Fashion Week AW23 celebrated Parisian luxury, where labels capitalised on their geographical identity and cultural heritage.

The French Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion had 106 brands registered on the official calendar, which represents the core of Fashion Week. The majority of brands aimed for the official calendar to obtain credibility with industry players abroad.

Foreign names increasingly perceived Paris as the springboard to internationalisation. For example, Palm Angels, The Row, and Vaquera entered the FHCM calendar.

Serbia Fashion Week and the Arab Fashion Council participated in the "Welcome To Paris" programme. Dior's AW23 collection showcased "French style around three extraordinary personalities: Catherine Dior, Edith Piaf and Juliette Gréco". Balmain presented an intimate show that evoked Parisian sophistication and glamour. Louis Vuitton evoked its tricolour roots for its AW23 collection, answering the question "What is French style?" in 44 feminine looks.

Paris Fashion Week also reproduced the stereotypical Parisian woman en masse with effortless lines infused with nonchalance, dark, neutral shades, and lots of black looks. Harris Reed's first show as Nina Ricci's creative director featured vibrant hues and couture volumes, carried by a cast with a plus-size silhouette.

Overall, Paris Women's Fashion Week AW23 revived the idea of Parisian luxury and celebrated the cultural heritage of a house.