Womenswear shows honored elegant, independent women with their Autumn/Winter 2023-24 collections. Everyday life across the world continues to push forward after the lockdowns of the pandemic. There’s occasion to celebrate, to gather and to wear clothes that test limits. Meanwhile, the war in Eastern Europe and global inflation create deep uncertainty about the future. To match the mood of such an era—to encourage all to thrive—many labels sent empowering looks down the runway. Strong, powerful, ready for anything.