Thom Browne’s latest collection, which united the spirit of athleticism with the perfection of haute couture, stood out as a spectacular prelude to the 2018 Olympics during Paris Couture Week. Browne, who is well-known for his interest in norms and ability to expertly disrupt them, typically bases his collections on traditional, restrictive settings. This season, …
Though Rahul Mishra’s Fall Winter 2024-2025 Haute Couture collection distinguishes out for its in-depth exploration of spirituality and metaphysics, Paris Couture Week always provides a burst of creativity and innovation. Mishra’s most recent collection, which delves into the concept of aura and was released on June 24, 2024, is very different from his previous inspirations, …
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest haute couture collection for Dior, which debuted at Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2024-2025, pays homage to the junction of athleticism, femininity, and timeless elegance. Chiuri reinvents haute couture with a mix of classical influences and current sensibilities, inspired by the Olympic Games’ concept and the empowerment of female athletes throughout …
Fall/Winter 2024–2025 by Georges Hobeika is a colorful homage to tradition with a contemporary edge, appealing to a younger generation that is infatuated with classic elegance while yearning for current flare. The collection, which draws inspiration from the idea of « modern royalty, » strikes a careful balance between respecting history and valuing uniqueness. Hobeika’s vision is …
Known for her avant-garde approach toward couture, Iris van Herpen made a striking comeback to Paris Haute Couture Week with her Fall-Winter 2024-2025 collection, « Hybrid. » Expected to be one of the most highly anticipated runway shows, this performance broke away from usual presentations, turning into an intriguing 45-minute performance blurring the lines between fashion, art, …
This past week, the Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2024-2025 season opened in Paris with a breathtaking presentation by Schiapareli, raising the stakes in both craftsmanship and appeal. Daniel Roseberry, its creative director, picked a rather unusual location: the basement of the Salomon de Rothschild Hotel. He deviated from convention by creating a mood of semi-darkness emphasized …
John Galliano’s Maison Margiela Artisanal show on January 25th, 2024, was nothingshort of stunning, making an indelible effect on the audience and the fashion world. The event,held under Paris’ renowned Alexandre III Bridge, was a fitting climax to Spring/Summer 2024Haute Couture Week.The event itself was a visual feast, with a cinematic backdrop reminiscent of the …
Couturier Robert Wun, reflecting on his recent achievement in Paris, is overwhelmed bythe huge applause from the spectators, admitting the bizarre nature of the event. With his brandcollecting 50,000 Instagram followers following the show, Wun’s ascent as a force in hautecouture strengthens his status as more than just a one-hit wonder. At only 32 years …
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 Haute Couture Show, under the creative supervision of ArtisticDirector Kim Jones, was a salute to Karl Lagerfeld’s futurism while embracing a profound senseof humanity. The collection, which debuted in Paris on January 25, had a compelling mix ofretro-meets-futuristic elements, accented with beautifully crafted embroidery and decorations.Jones debuted the new Scatola silhouette, …
Peet Dullaert’s Spring – Summer 2024 Haute Couture collection, « Couture Unfolds, » debuted at Paris Couture Week and set out to alter couture’s established rules. The collection is suitably named« Float. Into the Blue. » « Skim. The Mist. Row » was an examination of beauty, craftsmanship, andsustainability, with a focus on celebrating the variety of human outlines.The collection’s central …
