Balenciaga x Puma, Louis Vuitton bags: KOLs’ Paris picks

Despite the flood of new collections at Paris Fashion Week’s Fall 2025’s 72 runway shows and 37 presentations, leading Asian influencers managed to curate their top three standout pieces — and their selections offer a glimpse into the key trends shaping consumer demand in the region. One collaboration that made waves was Balenciaga x Puma. The unexpected partnership broke through the season’s noise, signaling the continued fusion of high fashion and sportswear. Meanwhile, handbags also emerged as a focal point, reflecting rising demand for luxury accessories in the Asia-Pacific market. Projections indicate significant growth ahead, with the segment on track to expand at a CAGR of 1.6% in volume and 1.5% in value from 2024 to 2035, solidifying its status as a key driver of luxury consumption. Another common thread among the six influencers that Jing Daily interviewed was a shift toward prints. Could this be the farewell to “quiet luxury”? Their selections suggest a renewed embrace of statement-making fashion, favoring dynamic patterns and overtly feminine details — think bows on boots and heart-shaped rings. With the influence of Asian consumers on global fashion narratives growing, here are the favorite products that could signal what’s next for the luxury landscape. 1. Bryan Yambao: ‘The Perfect Magazine’ editor and influencer Xiaohongshu (also known as RedNote): 48,200 followers TikTok: 4.2 million followers Instagram: 884,000 followers Yambao, better known as @bryanboy, adored unconventional fabrics and prints this season. Though the Hermès leather trench is a classic investment piece. 2. Yuwei Zhangzhou: Influencer Weibo: 3.5 million followers Instagram: 205,000 followers Xiaohongshu: 57,300 followers Zhangzhou (@yuyuzhangzou) had her eyes on the handbags of Fall 2025. Her standouts are Louis Vuitton’s latest spacious offering complete with a signature monogram and a Hermès Birkin. Along with those, she says a dress from Givenchy makes a real statement with its unique silhouette. 3. Declan Chan: Influencer, stylist, creative consultant, founder of Aotrombrand TikTok: 129,600 followers Instagram: 169,000 followers Xiaohongshu: 2,161 followers A fan of the Balenciaga x Puma crossover, Chan (@declanchan) highlighted the tracksuits as a favorite. The content creator also spotlighted handbags, pointing to Chanel’s new chain bag as a cult design. 4. Qiu Bohan: BOH Project founder Instagram: 35,600 followers Xiaohongshu: 18,200 followers Another Balenciaga x Puma fan, Boh Project founder Qiu (@qiu.bohan) says the collaboration is very sellable. He also emphasized the commerciality of The Row’s large, sleek bag, and Miu Miu’s snake-print sneakers. 5. Lucia Liu: Stylist, founder of Useless Objects Weibo: 1 million followers Xiaohongshu: 167,200 followers Instagram: 71,900 followers Liu’s (@lucialiustylist) personal love for bows and frills was satisfied in Paris. Chanel’s bow boots caught her eye, along with McQueen’s glamorous, major statement dress, and Valentino’s indie sleaze look. 6. Michelle Zeqing Song: Content creator TikTok: 10,100 followers Instagram: 192,000 followers Xiaohongshu: 22,400 followers Song’s (@callmemichs) attention was entirely on accessories. Tom Ford’s bold bracelet stood out for its avant-garde design, while she says the new Delvaux hobo bag is particularly classy and relaxed.

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Balenciaga x Puma, Louis Vuitton bags: KOLs’ Paris picks