Franck Sorbier’s « Barbarian Symphony »: Raw Strength Meets Couture Grace Shakes Up Paris

Paris Haute Couture Week is always a special moment, a bubble where the most exquisite craftsmanship meets the wildest imagination. But let’s be honest, some shows resonate more than others. Franck Sorbier’s, presented this January 29th for Spring/Summer 2025, was definitely one of those. With his collection titled « Symphonie Barbare » (Barbarian Symphony), the designer offered …

Juana Martin: « Identidad », the Andalusian Soul at the Summit of Haute Couture

For the Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture season in Paris, Spanish designer Juana Martin, the only woman from her country admitted to the official calendar , presented her collection « Identidad ». More than just a collection, it is a vibrant manifesto for authenticity and artisanal craftsmanship , a response to a fashion world sometimes disconnected from its …

Julien Fournié: The Intimate and Spectacular Circus of Haute Couture

Imagine: the curtain rises at the Théâtre Mogador, not for a musical, but for an extraordinary Haute Couture show. On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Julien Fournié invited us to his « First Circus, » a Spring/Summer 2025 collection that celebrated much more than fashion. It was a personal event, marking the designer’s 50th birthday and the 16th …