Throughout the 20th century, haute couture emerged as the pinnacle of creativity and craftsmanship, where the famous designers Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld expanded horizons concerning what fashion could be. Their innovative approaches took a new turn not only in realigning the aesthetics of clothes but also redefining the role of women in society, …
The concept of timeless fashion is something way more than just a fad; rather, it’s about styles that live beyond seasonal or fast-fashion fads and transcend the very notion of elegance and sophistication. Haute Couture contributes in this respect with beautifully created clothes that are robust and aesthetic. Every stitch has its story to tell, …
Julien Fournié’s haute couture collection for Fall/Winter 2024 will be presented on June 25, 2024, at the Musée Grévin. It’s a wonderful tribute to Marie-Antoinette. Fournié’s blend of historical grandeur and modern ingenuity is inspired by the last queen of France, who was famed for her adventurous fashion choices. Fournié’s collection, Last Queen, celebrates Marie-Antoinette’s …
The Paris haute couture show by Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall-Winter 2024–2025 show glowed with artistic flair and surreal surprises. Despite technological obstacles, Nicolas Di Felice, the new Gaultier leader, drew attention, demonstrating that new blood can revive a storied tradition. Di Felice, who is renowned for redefining Courrèges with a daring blend of futuristic and sensual, …
Robert Wun’s Fall/Winter 2024-2025 haute couture collection tells a captivating story about the cyclical nature of life, combining symbolism and innovation. The collection, which began with Jackson Pollock-inspired splatter ensembles, symbolizes new beginnings and the creative energy of transformation. The notions of impermanence and renewal appear often throughout the discourse. Butterfly appliqués on kintsugi-inspired coats …
Bahareh Ardakani’s Fall/Winter 2024-2025 collection, which combined theoretical physics with fashion talent, made an impressive debut in the world of haute couture. Ardakani’s designs defy expectations by combining organic beauty with scientific correctness, drawing on her background in gemology as well as inspiration from string theory and Calabi-Yau forms. Ardakani stated, « This collection is my …
Kim Jones’ latest haute couture 2024-2025 for Fendi is a really striking celebration of elegance and innovative skill. This time, outfits are inspired by avant-garde jewelry pieces from Delfina Delettrez Fendi, which creates the effect that the canvas has turned into wearable art. Jones suggests, « Why not enhance the beauty of clothing to mirror the …
« Manifesto, » Peet Dullaert’s most recent haute couture 2024-2025 collection, is a thorough exploration of beauty, artistry, and the celebration of individuality. Dullaert’s concept revolves around accepting the human form in all of its diversity. He values the uniqueness of each silhouette, viewing them as canvases to adorn rather than dictating shape and style. Every piece …
Jyotirgamaya » Fall/Winter 2024-2025 is a breathtakingly beautiful journey of passage from darkness to light by Gaurav Gupta. This collection is an ethereal quest that includes elements of mysticism from Egypt and Vedic philosophy, marrying a rich color palette moving through shimmering metallics, celestial ivories, and deep blacks. It retains the draping and sculpting techniques typical …
During Paris Haute Couture Week, Ashi’s « Sculpted Clouds » collection drew onlookers with its beautiful fusion of dream and reality. Renowned for his magnificent couture, the Paris-based designer, originally from Riyadh, made a great impression this season with a show including celebrities such as Calista Flockhart, Sadie Sink, and Michelle Williams. Ashi describes the collection as …
