Paris Haute Couture 2026
Schiaparelli
"Couture doesn't exist without structure, without the rigor and rules of its own traditions. But within that, it's up to the designer to find freedom." With that, Daniel Roseberry set the tone for Schiaparelli's 2026 Haute Couture show The Agony and The Ecstasy. The collection leaned fully into imagination, breaking past traditional silhouettes and wearability to create pieces meant for those who want to be the chandelier in any room. Inspired by the Sistine Chapel and the emotional pull of great art, Roseberry opened with sculptural tailoring featuring sharp shoulders, curved breastplates, and exaggerated waists that looked carved rather than sewn. The palette moved through deep blacks, stark whites, golds, and rich jewel tones, while textures ranged from glossy latex and feathered bursts to intricate beading and sculpted leather. It was a clear reminder of why Schiaparelli remains one of couture's most provocative houses, offering surrealism that feels playful yet modern and elegant.
NINA RICCI
Drawing from heavy 70s nostalgia and retro charm, Nina Ricci under Harris Reed delivered a show that mixed prints and textures with zero hesitation. Animal motifs collided with polka dots, tailored suits were trimmed with lace, and silk and snakeskin ran through the collection with a western meets high fashion attitude that felt both playful and daring. Reed's creative direction pushed the Ricci woman straight into punk rock glamour, where golds, electric blues, and violet purples stood boldly against leopard and python. Accessories amplified the mood with oversized aviators and bright leather pieces that pulled every look into full character. The result felt far from quiet elegance and much closer to a rebellious reinterpretation of Ricci's heritage, creating outfits that could live on a rockstar's stage just as easily as they could be found tucked inside your grandmother's archival closet.
Celia Kritharioti
Heavily inspired by the golden age of Hollywood and its effortless glamour, Greek designer Celia Kritharioti made her official debut on the Haute Couture Week calendar in a major moment for her and Greece's oldest couture house. The collection flowed with cinematic softness, built on light silks, organza, chiffon, and tulle that moved like air on the runway. The color palette stayed luminous with pearly ivory, champagne, soft rose, and touches of deep sapphire and black adding richness and depth. More structured satins and velvet grounded the softer textures and gave certain looks a classic Hollywood weight. While many houses went conceptual this season, Kritharioti leaned into pure romance, creating a show that felt like a scene pulled straight from an old film reel.
DIOR
Jonathan Anderson's first haute couture show for Dior, titled Grammar of Grace, felt intentional and powerful. Sculpted rounded skirts and voluminous tops brought architectural structure, while layers of tulle, chiffon, and silk organza softened the silhouette and allowed the garments to move with ease. The color palette had a variation of pastels, whites and hues of black. Rich embroidery, delicate floral motifs, hand worked lace, and intricate beading elevated the pieces without making them too kitsch. A bouquet of cyclamen flowers gifted by John Galliano subtly inspired the collection, with florals appearing as texture and detail rather than decoration. It felt romantic but grounded, honoring Christian Dior's heritage and love for nature and florals while quietly reshaping the notion that couture can be whimsical and refined at the same time.
CHANEL
For his debut as creative director of Chanel, Mathieu Blazy delivered a collection that felt whimsical, soft, and undeniably romantic. Shown inside the Opéra Garnier, the runway drifted through airy pastels, lighter tweeds, and silhouettes that moved with effortless ease. Blazy played with extravagant wearability, adding eccentric touches to seemingly simple garments while leaning into transparency through sheer tulle, organza, and embroidered mesh that seemed to dissolve into the light. Feathers floated throughout the collection, bringing movement and quiet drama to dresses and skirts. The palette stayed delicate with pinks, blues, lilacs, and ivory grounded by classic black. It was a fresh and poetic introduction to Blazy's Chanel, rooted in softness, elegance, and that unmistakable Parisian fantasy.