Paris Haute Couture Week: New Era, Celebrity Style, and Designer Tributes

Celebrity Fashion Moments

• 🌟 Dua Lipa stunned at Chanel in a colorful and fearless ensemble from the Metiers d'Art collection, complemented by striking two-tone cap shoes.
• 💡 Demi Moore exuded chicness at Schiaparelli in a sophisticated jumpsuit from the brand's Fall 2025 collection.
• ✨ Dakota Johnson impressed at Valentino with a cool mix of textures, featuring an unexpected yet stylish floral embroidered tights.

Victoria Beckham's Cultural Honor

• 🏅 Victoria Beckham was recognized with one of France's highest cultural honors, a knighthood, during her family's show of support amidst reports of a family feud.
• 🔑 This recognition highlights her significant influence in fashion, both as a former pop star and as a designer whose brand has been part of Paris Fashion Week since 2023.

New Creative Directors and Collections

• 🚀 JW Anderson's debut couture collection for Dior was marked by the surprise appearance of John Galliano front row, signifying a full-circle moment.
• 🎨 The Dior collection featured voluminous silhouettes, bell-shaped dresses, and oversized floral detailing, focusing on continuity and moving the brand forward.
• 🍄 Matthieu Blazy's debut couture collection for Chanel brought back fantastical set design, inspired by birds and featuring innovative fabrications like 3D tweeds made with silk knots.

Tributes and Legacy

• 🕊️ The Valentino show, under Alessandro Michele, paid homage to founder Valentino Garavani with a collection inspired by old Hollywood glamour and classic film stars.
• 🌹 Schiaparelli, under Daniel Roseberry, presented imaginative designs featuring scorpion tails, horns, and bird motifs, elevating couture to a new level.
• 🏛️ Giorgio Armani's niece, Roberta Armani, honored the late designer's legacy with a collection that blended signature red carpet styles with modern, wearable separates.

Global Voices in Couture

• 🌏 Paris Couture Week highlighted a strong Asian presence with guest houses like Yuma Nakazato, Robert W, and Fan Hui, bringing diverse cultures and perspectives.
• 🌟 Fan Hui, at 26, is the youngest designer invited as a guest, showcasing a collection inspired by Vietnam's former royal family.
• 💎 Robert W presented dark romantic, sculptural creations, including a bridal gown made with over three million hand-sewn glass beads.