After its annual showcase at the Oscars, the luxury clothing industry turned its attention Monday to Women's Fashion Week in Paris where hotly awaited debuts are expected from new designers at Givenchy,

A trio of hotly awaited designer debuts at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford are anticipated in the coming days at Paris Fashion Week. The first day however saw demonstrations by Peta over fur use.

With three key debuts and plenty of international brands — both established and young — on the schedule, plus a strong night scene, Paris Fashion Week (PFW) holds plenty of promise.