A historic heat wave in Paris this week disrupts the city’s fashion industry and exposes shortcomings in venue readiness at Paris Fashion Week Men’s. Multiple outlets report that fashion houses attempt to cool guests using practical measures such as ice packs, mist machines, and providing iced drinks, including bottled water served at events. However, these efforts are not sufficient for all locations: some venues still experience sweltering conditions, and reports include shortages or limitations in water supply. Air conditioning is also cited as absent or inadequate in certain settings. The heat affects the event in both logistics and optics. Despite warnings that clothing and event programming are not designed for extreme temperatures, models appear on the runway wearing materials such as leather, neoprene, wool, and other heavier spring-summer items that can be difficult to wear in high heat. Commentators and attendees express concern that, if intense heat waves become more frequent as climate change progresses, organizers may need to reconsider when and where fashion week is held—potentially moving it away from the hottest part of summer to reduce risks for participants and spectators.