Paris: Martens’ debut, Demna’s farewell, and the Gucci conundrum

It follows rules of its own and doesn’t always help clarify a brand’s direction. Nevertheless, the latest Paris couture week (on the calendar from 7 to 10 July) proved especially significant — both for the signals it sent and the events that unfolded. Most notably, Demna’s farewell to Balenciaga, marking ten years with a collection…