Ahead of the Olympics, fashion week brings another layer of chaos to Paris

A file picture shows Dries Van Noten walking the runway. This week will also see the final show by the Belgian designer. Photo: AFP

Paris Fashion Week returns on Tuesday (June 18), bringing some much-needed light relief to a country in the throes of political chaos.

Menswear week runs until next Sunday (June 23), followed immediately by the haute couture shows until June 27.