French riots cancel fashion show, cast doubt on haute couture week

The Celine show was due to take place in the French capital on Sunday (July 2), but the "uncertain evolution of the very serious troubles" led to designer Hedi Slimane cancelling it. Photo: Celine

French fashion house Celine has cancelled its menswear show in Paris this weekend due to ongoing riots sparked by the police killing of a teenager, designer Hedi Slimane said Saturday (July 1).

"A fashion show in Paris, while France and its capital are bereaved and bruised, seems... inconsiderate and totally misplaced," Slimane wrote in French on Instagram.