Haute Couture
6 articles
From Sketch to Runway: The Multi-Stage Journey of a Haute Couture Garment
Creating a haute couture garment is a bespoke, multi-stage process from inspiration and sketching to fabric selection, a toile prototype, hand-crafting, and personalized client fittings. This meticulous journey emphasizes craftsmanship and client collaboration, distinguishing it from standard fashion.
How Art Movements Influence Fashion Design History
In 1937, surrealist master Salvador Dalí collaborated with fashion icon Elsa Schiaparelli to create a women's dinner dress featuring a vibrant lobster print.
Paris Couture Week AW26 Spotlights Sustainability and Artisan Craftsmanship
At Schiaparelli's AW26 show, a single gown incorporated over 5,000 hand-embroidered beetle wings, according to Vogue Runway .
Setchu Unveils Spring 2027 Collection at Milan Fashion Week
At Milan Fashion Week, Satoshi Kuwata's Setchu unveiled a Spring 2027 collection of just 17 unique looks.
Bruno Sialelli Joins Balenciaga's Couture Studio
Just months after navigating a major brand crisis, Balenciaga has quietly brought in former Lanvin creative director Bruno Sialelli to its exclusive couture studio.
Paris Couture Week 2026 Unveils 30 Designer Show Lineup
This July, Paris Haute Couture Week will feature 30 shows, three more than last season, according to Vogue .