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At Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, a brutal heat wave disrupts the fantasy
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 8 min read
By Leah Dolan, CNN
Paris (CNN) — During a suffocating heatwave that took hold of countries across Europe last week, temperatures in Paris hit dangerously high levels — closing landmarks, breaking trains and driving up a heat-related death toll. Still, a surprising number of attendees at the cit...
Key takeaway Still, a surprising number of attendees at the city’s bi-annual Men’s Fashion Week proved their commitment to a look and arrived in mind-boggling layers: funnel-neck jackets, jeans, even a fur shawl.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The scenes of fashion week in Paris may seem far removed from El Paso , but the issue of extreme heat is all too familiar to our community. As we watch designers showcase their latest creations, often ill-suited for the sweltering temperatures, it's hard not to think of our own struggles with heatwaves. El Paso's residents know firsthand the dangers of heatstroke and the importance of taking precautions during the hot summer months. The fact that fashion models and attendees in Paris were willing to endure such discomfort for the sake of style raises questions about the priorities of the fashion industry. Meanwhile, in El Paso, we're more concerned with staying cool and safe during our own heatwaves, and it's worth considering how our city's experiences with extreme heat could inform more practical and heat-conscious approaches to fashion.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? By Leah Dolan, CNN
Paris (CNN) — During a suffocating heatwave that took hold of countries across Europe last week, temperatures in Paris hit dangerously high levels — closing landmarks, breaking trains and driving up a heat-related death toll. Still, a surprising number of attendees at the cit...
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