Facing a luxury spending slump, designers are pushing ‘beyond’ on all levels. Paris Fashion Week A/W 25 was awash with an array of concepts and intricate craftsmanship that defy neat trend buckets.

“That Kim Petras verse lasts nine years when you’re trying to cut yourself out of a gown made of thick carpet material and faux fur. It was a recipe for disaster. Mix that with panic, dread, and ...