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Glenn Martens to debut with couture collection for Maison Margiela

More details have emerged regarding Glenn Martens’ highly anticipated debut as creative director of Maison Margiela. The Belgian designer is scheduled to present his inaugural couture collection for the house during Paris Haute Couture Week for autumn/winter 2025, which is scheduled to take place from July 7 to 10. According to the fashion...

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Haute Couture SS25: A return to the tried and tested and a debut at Valentino

In Paris this week, fashion houses relied on proven formulas, striving for light, feminine collections. Brands like Chanel emphasised their visual codes, while others, such as Dior and Schiaparelli, also played with classic silhouettes. Only the Couture Week debutantes dared to experiment. Established codes As the oldest, still active couture...

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Video: Dior Haute Couture SS25

See the latest haute couture collection from Christian Dior at Paris Haute Couture Week.

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Between naughty corsets and playful lacing, Ludovic de Saint Sernin imposes his sensuality at Jean Paul Gaultier

On Wednesday, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, a young talent among the French fashion scene, unveiled his haute couture collection for the house of Jean Paul Gaultier. His contribution as a guest designer follows that of numerous other creators (Chitose Abe, Olivier Rousteing, Julien Dossena, Simone Rocha, Glenn Martens, etc.) who, since 2020, have...

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Video: Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture SS25

See the latest haute couture collection by Jean Paul Gaultier at Paris Haute Couture Week.

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Video: Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture SS25

See the latest haute couture collection from Giorgio Armani Privé at Paris Haute Couture Week.

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Video: Elie Saab Haute Couture SS25

See the latest haute couture collection from Elie Saab at Paris Haute Couture Week.

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Video: Chanel Haute Couture SS25

See Chanel's latest haute couture collection at Paris Haute Couture Week.

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Video: Antonio Grimaldi Couture SS25

See the latest SS25 couture collection by Antonio Grimaldi at Paris Couture & Haute Couture Week.

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Ludovic de Saint Sernin confirmed as next Jean Paul Gaultier guest designer

Following media speculation, Jean Paul Gaultier has now confirmed that Paris-based Ludovic de Saint Sernin is to be the fashion house’s next guest designer. While it had previously been suggested that de Saint Sernin had already swept up the honour, the news has now officially been verified to WWD, ensuring that the young designer is to become...

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Recollection, relevance and reality at the Haute Couture Week in Paris

In many ways, the fall/winter 2024 haute couture season was defined by its absences. There were the usual no-shows from brands like Valentino and Fendi, the lack of a creative director at Chanel and, perhaps most surprisingly, the absence of many of the media-grabbing stunts that have often overshadowed the craftsmanship that couture once stood...

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Street style: The most breathtaking dresses of Haute Couture Week

Haute couture took centre stage in Paris this week, as fashion houses including Balenciaga, Schiaparelli, Thom Browne and Chanel showcased elaborate gowns and pieces created with intricate handwork. Yet, it wasn’t just on the catwalks of the French capital that stunning dresses were spotted - attendees also turned out in force. Here are some of...