Paris Couture Week 2026 dazzles with transformative, artisanal gowns
TL;DR
Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 delivered a heat‑soaked showcase of artisanal craftsmanship and dramatic transformations from Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, and more, with guests such as Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Emma Corrin and Gigi Hadid. Highlights included Schiaparelli’s The Call of the Void, Balenciaga’s couture revival under Pierpaolo Piccioli, Chanel’s fairy-tale whimsy, Dior’s sculptural gowns inspired by Lynda Benglis, Iris van Herpen’s plasma‑infused couture, and Mabille’s transformative dual-looks, all set against Paris’s couture week amid a heatwave.
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