Is it even Paris Fashion Week if there isn’t any kissing? As the show schedule got underway in the City of Light, show-goers resorted to dramatic air smooches and strong arming in lieu of hugs as coronavirus hysteria emanated across the French capital.
Celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow appeared to echo the concerns of an industry – admittedly, one uniquely prone to bouts of hysteria – when she posted a photograph of herself wearing a mask en route to Paris.
She captioned the selfie: “Paranoid? Prudent? Panicked? Placid? Pandemic? Propaganda? Paltrow’s just going to go ahead and sleep with this thing on the plane. I’ve already been in this movie. Stay safe. Don’t shake hands. Wash hands frequently.”