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Classical fuses with punk to kick off Paris menswear shows

A model wears a creation as part of Walter Van Beirendonck Men's Fall Winter 2017-2018 fashion collection, presented in Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
A model wears a creation as part of Walter Van Beirendonck Men's Fall Winter 2017-2018 fashion collection, presented in Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) A model wears a creation as part of Walter Van Beirendonck Men's Fall Winter 2017-2018 fashion collection, presented in Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

PARIS (AP) – Subzero temperatures were an apt backdrop for fashionistas who arrived in Paris for the first day of warmly-wrapped fall/winter 2017 menswear fashion shows.

The travelling press bid “ciao” to Milan and said “bonjour” to Paris – kicking off 50 fashion shows, endless parties, million-dollar business deals and the last leg of the menswear mania that will sweep the French capital for five days.

Powerhouse Valentino unveiled its couture-infused creations from the now-solo designer Pierpaolo Piccioli on Day 1 – and what a show it was.

Here are the some highlights of Wednesday’s events in Paris:

VALENTINO’S NEW BEGINNINGS