Author: Collins Duru
Chanel
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By Matthieu Blazy The anticipation surrounding Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/27 was immense, marking another significant moment for the French fashion house under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy. Presented during Paris Haute Couture Week, the collection celebrated the timeless codes of Chanel while embracing a fresh perspective rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, rich textures, and…
Inside Valentino Garavani: The Emperor of Elegance
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There are designers, and then there are legends names so strongly woven into the fabric of fashion history that they outlast trend, time, and even the industry itself. Valentino Garavani belongs to the latter. To speak of Valentino is not just to speak of couture gowns, celebrity clients, or the color red. It is to speak of…
ArdAzAei
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By Bahareh Ardakani At Paris Haute Couture Week, ArdAzAei unveiled a breathtaking Fall/Winter 2026 collection that celebrated heritage, craftsmanship, and emotion through a uniquely contemporary lens. Designed by founder and creative director Bahareh Ardakani, the collection transformed the centuries-old Persian allegory The Rose and the Nightingale into an extraordinary display of sculptural couture, blending Persian…
Standing Ground
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By Michael Stewart When Standing Ground made its long-awaited debut on the Paris Haute Couture calendar for Fall/Winter 2026, it was more than just another runway presentation it marked the arrival of one of fashion’s most distinctive contemporary voices on couture’s grandest stage. Designer Michael Stewart delivered a collection that seamlessly blended Irish heritage, masterful…
Julie De Libran
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By Julie De Libran At Paris Haute Couture Week, Julie De Libran once again proved that true luxury is defined not only by exquisite craftsmanship but also by thoughtful design. Her Fall/Winter 2026/27 Haute Couture collection presented a sophisticated wardrobe that embraced elegance, sustainability, and effortless femininity—hallmarks that have become synonymous with the designer’s couture…
Dior
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By Jonathan Anderson When Jonathan Anderson unveiled his first Haute Couture collection for Dior during Paris Haute Couture Week, it was clear that fashion was witnessing the beginning of a bold new chapter. Rather than relying on nostalgia, Anderson approached the legendary French maison with a fresh artistic vision that honored couture craftsmanship while pushing…
Georges Hobeika
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By Georges and Jad Hobeika At Paris Haute Couture Week, Georges Hobeika unveiled a Fall/Winter 2026/27 collection that celebrated the timeless artistry of couture through impeccable tailoring, fluid silhouettes, and extraordinary embellishment. Designed by co-creative directors Georges and Jad Hobeika, the collection continued the Lebanese fashion house’s tradition of creating dreamlike couture while embracing a…
Inside Ron Hartleben: Redefining Modern Elegance
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Ron Hartleben is a deamer whose name has become equivalent with current elegance and daring creativity in fashion. With a design thinking that link timeless elegance and present day edge, Ron has carved a category in the industry as a designer who doesn’t just follow trends he sets them. Born with a natural eye for detail and an appreciation for skill, Ron’s…
Iris Van Herpen
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By Iris van Herpen Paris Haute Couture Week has always been a stage for imagination, but few designers consistently redefine the boundaries of fashion quite like Iris van Herpen. For her Fall/Winter 2026 Couture collection, the Dutch visionary once again blurred the lines between science, technology, craftsmanship, and wearable art, presenting a breathtaking collection that…
IMANE AYISSI
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At Paris Haute Couture Week, Imane Ayissi once again proved why he remains one of fashion’s most compelling voices. The Cameroonian couturier unveiled his Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture collection, presenting an elegant dialogue between African craftsmanship and the timeless artistry of Parisian couture. The collection reaffirmed Ayissi’s signature approach one that places African textiles, artisanal…
