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Haute Couture AW25: Which shows will influence the fashion of seasons to come?

Among the highlights of Paris Haute Couture Week in July 2025, after Demna's final show for Balenciaga, the autumn/winter 2025/2026 Couture collections paved the way for fashion that is both artisanal and technological. Upcycling was joyfully celebrated by Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela and Germanier. Respect for nature was at the heart of...

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In Pictures: Glenn Martens' debut at Maison Margiela unveiled

Belgian fashion designer Glenn Martens made his debut as creative director of Maison Margiela in Paris on July 9. The Paris-based fashion house presented the Artisanal Collection 2025, filled with imagery from 16th and 17th century Flanders and the Netherlands. This was stated in Maison Margiela's press release. The most striking looks featured...

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Viktor & Rolf's "inflated" proposal in Paris

The Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf once again employed irony with a show that displayed 15 pairs of black dresses. The dresses were replete with pleats and layers of fabric (tulle, crinoline and others), in a style reminiscent of the austere gowns of the 19th century. Each pair of garments was exactly the same. However, one of the two was inflated with...

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Robert Wun unveils theatrical silhouettes at Haute Couture Week

Paris - Hong Kong designer Robert Wun presented his new collection with cinematic accents in Paris on Wednesday, the third day of Haute Couture Week. Entitled "Becoming", this AW25 collection is "a nostalgic exploration of the ritual of dressing and the profound role fashion plays in life's most important moments," the designer explained in a...

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Chanel autumn/winter 2025: a winter of elegance and comfort

Paris – Chanel presented a glamorous and understated Haute Couture collection at the Grand Palais in Paris on Tuesday. This is the last collection designed by its in-house creative studio before the highly anticipated debut of new artistic director Matthieu Blazy. For the autumn/winter 2025 season, the French fashion house reinvents winter...

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Iris Van Herpen dresses women as a jellyfish, Schiaparelli launches them into the future

Paris – Designer Iris Van Herpen proposed a descent into the deep sea on the first day of Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture. The spectacular show included laser lights that sculpted her creations as they moved down the runway. Known for her fusion of high technology and fashion, the Dutch designer presented skin-tight dresses. These dresses...

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Balletcore, dunes and vamps at Paris couture week

Dior haute couture show SS24, Credit: Launchmetrics Haute couture week in Paris showcases the fashion world's most elite outfits -- one-off, made-to-measure creations that the labels hope will adorn red carpets and high society events around the world. Here are some of the highlights from four days of shows in the French capital. Balletcore...

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No show: Giorgio Armani’s fashion week cancelations could be catalyst for other designers and brands

Giorgio Armani’s announcement this week to cancel all catwalk presentations across its portfolio of collections could be a catalyst for other designers and brands to forego fashion week once again. Omicron, the latest coronavirus variant of concern, is rapidly spreading across the globe, with France drafting new legislation to ban unvaccinated...

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Video: Fendi haute couture collection

In this video, Italian luxury fashion house Fendi has presented its haute couture collection. Watch the video below. Video: Fendi via YouTube

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Jean Paul Gaultier returns to ready-to-wear

When Jean Paul Gaultier closed his ready-to-wear line six years ago to focus on haute couture and fragrances, there was little suggestion the French designer would one day return. Despite his illustrious career, the once-dubbed Enfant Terrible of Paris fashion is returning with a pret-a-porter line launching this week. A post on the brand’s...

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Haute Couture Fashion Week to hold physical shows in July

The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode has confirmed that the next edition of Haute Couture week in July will feature physical shows and presentations. In a short statement, French fashion’s organising body, said: “Depending on the evolution of the sanitary situation, the physical events may welcome guests in accordance with a specific...

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Ralph & Russo likely to be bought by Gulf investor

Ralph & Russo, the British haute couture house that went into administration last month, is likely to be bought by a Gulf-based owner. Several buyers from UAE and Qatar are thought to be bidding for the British dressmaker, according to Arabian Business. The fashion house, a favourite amongst a Middle Eastern clientele, has boutiques in both...