In front of a limited number of guests and broadcast virtually, models walked through the rooms of the Italian embassy here showing off an autumn/winter line of sky-blue and silver outfits with a metallic sheen, topped with black velvet jackets.

Layered dresses in pastel fabrics were followed by a mauve feather jacket and evening gowns embellished with strass.

Armani, 86, also showcased a spiderweb cape made of pearls over a pink crop top, cool-toned pantsuits, and a sheer green-and-pink sequined set.

In the courtyard of the Palais Galliera fashion museum, Chanel’s haute couture was similarly held in front of a limited live audience, which included movie director Sofia Coppola and French actress Carole Bouquet.

Tops, dresses and skirts were embellished with floral motifs, with one frock embroidered with water lilies, and a black coat adorned with pink-and-yellow tulle pom poms.

Models, some wearing their hair in braided mohawks, also presented colourful tweed suits – a staple of the privately owned luxury group – as well as feathered or ruffled skirts, and chiffon- or lace-trimmed dresses. There were also trouser suits in hot pink as well as cream.

Actor Margaret Qualley closed the show in a soft-pink wedding dress, tossing a bouquet to the audience as rose petals fell around her. The 26-year-old also modelled some of the collection’s outfits in a short film directed by Coppola.

Dior kicked off the four-day fashion week on Monday.