All articles tagged with #haute couture
With the Met Gala 2026 theme Costume Art and the dress code Fashion is Art, this piece probes whether fashion can be art, tracing the art vs fashion debate from Lagerfeld to Warhol, noting haute couture as art in museum exhibits, and arguing fashion becomes art when it transcends function to evoke emotion or spark political and cultural dialogue, with examples like Kim Kardashian's 2022 Monroe dress and AOC's 2021 tax-the-rich gown.
Rihanna and six-month-old Rocki Irish cover W Magazine's Pop Issue in Dior Haute Couture, with Rocki in a couture diaper; shot by Tim Walker and styled by Jahleel Weaver, the spread features Victorian-inspired looks and marks Rocki’s first magazine cover as Rihanna’s third child with A$AP Rocky, born in Sept 2025.
Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 runs Jan 26–29 with major houses like Dior, Chanel, and Armani showcasing couture; celebrities including Kate Hudson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Diane Kruger sit front rows, with notable Armani Privé appearances and a slate of star-studded moments across the shows.
Teyana Taylor turned heads at Paris Fashion Week’s Schiaparelli Haute Couture show, front row in a completely transparent Chantilly lace top and matching pencil skirt paired with a tuxedo coat, jewelry, and an antique silver crown encrusted with rhinestones and pearls. The crown and a chandelier brooch were noted as re-creations of jewelry stolen from the Louvre last October, according to Vanity Fair.
Valentino Garavani, the Italian designer widely regarded as the last emperor of haute couture, has died at 93, leaving a lasting legacy of elegant, timeless gowns that transcended fleeting fashion trends.
Valentino Garavani, the Italian couture icon nicknamed the 'emperor' who popularized the iconic Valentino red and built a global fashion house, has died at 93 in Rome. A romantic designer who dressed Elizabeth Taylor and Jackie Kennedy, he expanded his empire with partner Giancarlo Giammetti before selling it in 2012, and his legacy continues through their foundation and arts initiatives like the PM23 gallery.
The article highlights the best-dressed stars at the Academy Museum Gala, showcasing a range of haute couture, debut designer looks, and artful fashion choices, with notable appearances by Selena Gomez, Ayo Edebiri, and others, emphasizing the event's status as a premier Hollywood fashion showcase.
Iris Van Herpen's Fall 2025 couture collection features innovative dresses, including a 'living look' made with 125 million bioluminescent algae that respond to movement, highlighting a fusion of science and art and raising questions about sustainability and technological possibilities in fashion.
Rihanna attended the 'Smurfs' premiere in Brussels wearing a custom Chanel two-piece gown that showcased her baby bump, featuring 80,200 embroidered elements and 250 feathers, taking 840 hours to create. Her bold maternity style continues to challenge conventions, emphasizing her unique approach to fashion.
Le Bal des Débutantes, a prestigious debutante ball in Paris, showcased over 20 young women in haute couture gowns, emphasizing individuality and creativity. Notable participants included Apple Martin and Lucia Ponti, who wore stunning Valentino and Armani gowns, respectively. The event, held at the Shangri-La Hotel, also served as a charity fundraiser for children's hospitals. The debutantes, including celebrity offspring, participated in a waltz and a runway-like presentation, highlighting the blend of tradition and modern fashion.
Celebrities and socialites gathered in Paris for the haute couture shows, with Jennifer Lopez making a splash at Valentino, Elie Saab, and Schiaparelli, while a "Euphoria" reunion took place at Schiaparelli with Zendaya debuting baby bangs. Rihanna fangirled over Natalie Portman at Dior, and Hollywood's awards contenders like Ali Wong and Elizabeth Debicki made appearances. Margaret Qualley opened the Chanel show, with Kendrick Lamar providing the music, and Kylie Jenner brought her daughter Stormi to Valentino. Kris Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Kelly Rutherford were also among the attendees.
Schiaparelli kicked off the Spring Summer 2024 haute couture collections in Paris with an alien-inspired show, drawing inspiration from the scientific studies of Giovanni Schiaparelli. Euphoria stars Zendaya and Hunter Schafer attended the show, while Jennifer Lopez made a statement in an ultra-voluminous white overcoat made of 7,000 real rose petals. The collection, named "Schiaparalien," featured garments and accessories paying homage to the fascination with creatures from another planet, combining familiar and unfamiliar elements to create surprising and new designs.
Kylie Jenner took her daughter Stormi Webster to Valentino’s haute couture show at Paris Fashion Week, where they wore matching black dresses and sunglasses. Stormi, who is turning six soon, has already shown interest in her mother's work, with Jenner revealing that she tells her daughter about her makeup and clothing lines and even made her mini-versions of the pieces from her Khy collection.
Kylie Jenner and her daughter Stormi made a glamorous appearance at Valentino's Spring/Summer 2024 haute couture runway show during Paris Fashion Week, both donning black feathery boas and sleek black sunglasses. The event also saw Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble in attendance. Earlier in the day, Kylie attended the Jean Paul Gaultier show, embracing a "shipwreck chic" look in a gauzy transparent corset dress.
Jennifer Lopez made a glamorous appearance at Valentino’s spring 2024 haute couture show in Paris, sporting a half-up ’60s style with a romantic ribbon, reminiscent of vintage Catherine Deneuve. Her extended near-bouffant hairstyle, styled by Chris Appleton, exuded polish and buoyant volume, complemented by a liquid cat-eye and smokey liner for a quintessential ’60s statement, showcasing her versatility and flair for high-impact glamour.