I was on hand (@anahitaglitters) for the beaucoup wow moments of the season: Gucci’s Parisian takeover! Hedi Slimane’s debut at Celine! Saint Laurent’s walk-on-water models! Chanel’s indoor beach! The venues were far-flung — metaphorically and literally — leaving little room for Champagne (though it was served at Celine in branded mini bottles).

In between the grandeur were pockets of sartorial paradise. From Manish Arora’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”-themed collection to John Galliano’s prairie-dress parade, wardrobe wanderlust was in full swing. 

Take flight in the season’s most delightful trim. Gucci’s girl goes magpie in neon, while Valentino and Loewe cuff their frocks with major plumage. Dramatic skirts (and handbags) lead the flock at Rochas, while Dries van Noten’s muse wears feathers in her hair.

Razor-sharp shapes sliced through Paris’ edgiest runways. Balenciaga toyed with ruching, tucked seamlessly into V-shaped waistbands. Givenchy’s precisely shaped jackets had a starring role sans shirting. Meanwhile, breakout star Marine Serre showed skirt suits that hit all the right angles.

Spring’s sweetest sleeper hit is fit to be tied. Whether finished in satin draped elegantly atop denim dresses at Miu Miu, cinched at the waist at Manish Arora, or styled asymmetrically on top of mismatched suiting at Maison Margiela, designers tied ’em on.

At Dior, models sashayed down the runway in ballet-pink skirts styled with matching, ribbon-trimmed slippers. Off-White’s athleisure fanatic wears her tutu with the season’s It sneaker, while at Thom Browne, a whispering tuft of tulle contrasts with outrageously tailored straitjackets.

Designers had beach on the brain, led by Chanel’s postcard-perfect set complete with sand, roaring waves and a trés chic, one-shouldered maillot paired with denim. At Saint Laurent’s palm-tree paradise, a finale of animal-print pieces walked on water, while Jacquemus’ glamour girl was decked out in jewels and the most major handbag.

Makeup legend Pat McGrath put her fantastical touch on Valentino’s impeccable show. Models’ eyes were surrounded by dazzling Swarovski crystals in vibrant shades of violet and lime green (to match the color palette of the collection). With strutters’ faces made up like superheroes in couture-inspired pieces, it’s no wonder the finale received a standing ovation.

Latch on to Louis Vuitton’s new take on its popular Petite Malle handbag. Patched together like a Rubik’s Cube and topped with a handle, this citrus-hued beauty (above) is destined for street-style stardom. For label lovers, the brands’ logo-stamped spaceship bags are also ready for takeoff.

Hedi Slimane unveiled his first collection for Celine (née Céline), ditching the accent, as well as Phoebe Philo’s minimalist aesthetic. He riffed on his signatures: tailored suits and embellished party frocks with an ’80s twist. Those mourning the Philo era can scroll new Insta account @OldCéline, dedicated to his predecessor.