Couture Week springs to life with starry shows in Paris.
Paris Couture Week witnessed dazzling runway spectacles and glamour amid artistic tributes to athletics at Dior and the rebirth of the fashion house Schiaparelli.
On Day 1, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri drew inspiration from Greek antiquity for Dior held on the grounds of Musée Rodin. Infused with sporty jersey fabrics, silhouettes flowed with fluid draping. Venus Williams enjoyed from the front row.
Schiaparelli unveiled a phoenix-themed collection rich in symbolism at its hotel show venue. Creative director Daniel Roseberry paid homage to Elsa Schiaparelli’s partnership with ballerina Anna Pavlova through intricate pieces like a coq feather stole recreation.
Kylie Jenner and other celebrities attended the theatrical presentation featuring sculptural designs utilizing materials like horsehair and sequins. Roseberry explored how garments offered women reinvention.
Iris van Herpen made a “profound shift” through monumental sculptural works and slowed-down silhouettes for her dynamic showcase. The Dutch innovator emphasized the fusion of fashion and art.
Giambattista Valli dazzled as per usual with his signature volumes, florals, and visual trickery. Ethereal draping and unexpected twists blended classical allure with a modern edge.
Across starry events, fashion’s elite displayed their mastery through technical feats celebrating the history, performance, and female empowerment at the French capital’s high-art couture displays.
