From New York City with its flair for commercial hits to Paris’s vibrant originality, the international runway can often be a wonderland of fantastical creations, as well as the occasional faux pas. Looking back, there were several moments to fully characterize the spirit of the season, from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s celebration of feminism at Dior to the high art of Japanese design at Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçon. Whether captured from the front row in London or backstage in Paris, here are 54 of the most quintessential moments from the Spring/Summer 2017 runway.
Brent Taalur Ramsey is an American fashion writer living in Paris.
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Dior Spring/Summer 2017 via @Dior
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Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2017 via @SusieBubble
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Rodarte Spring/Summer 2017 via @OliviaLocher
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Hugo Boss Spring/Summer 2017 via @HugoBoss
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Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2017 via @SusieBubble
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Altuzarra Spring/Summer 2017 via @KevinTachman
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Self-Portrait Spring/Summer 2017 via @SusieBubble
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Roksanda Spring/Summer 2017 via @Roksandailincic
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Burbery Spring/Summer 2017 via @SusieBubble
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Pringle of Scotland Spring/Summer 2017 via @SusieBubble
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