The great Paris Fashion Week designer rebellion: 'It's time to slow down'

Brazilian creator Francisco Terra, the brains behind the Neith Nyer brand, have questioned the relevance of fashion shows. Photo: AFP

Paris fashion week goes online for the first time in its history Monday (July 9), with fashion rocked not just by the pandemic but by a growing revolt from within the industry.

The virus has brought designers' long-suppressed frustrations with the system and its unforgiving pace bubbling to the surface.