Author: Kylie Dang
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Dilara Findikoglu’s Bridal Capsule: A Feminist Reimagining of the Bride
“The sexualization of women is only appealing if it is nonconsensual. Otherwise it’s sluttiness.” At its core, Dilara Findikoglu’s Bride capsule – titled “Wedding Party Capsule” – is a challenge to the social expectations placed on women—and especially on brides. The collection emerges from a feminist belief in bodily autonomy: women should be able to… Read more
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Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Fall 2026: A Sicilian Fairytale Rooted in Myth, Devotion and Beauty
Fourteen years after launching Alta Moda in Taormina, Dolce & Gabbana returned to the Sicilian town for its Fall 2026 Alta Moda collection. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Radicepura Horticultural Park beneath Mount Etna, the show transformed the botanical gardens into a mythical stage where fashion, nature, and Sicilian tradition converged. A poetic narration… Read more
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Rahul Mishra Fall/Winter 2026 Couture: A Timeless Tribute to India’s Sculptural Heritage
For Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture, Rahul Mishra looked inward, presenting what he described as his “most India-inspired collection” to date. Titled DEVI: The Eternal Muse, the collection draws from centuries of Indian art, transforming ancient temple sculptures into contemporary couture while celebrating femininity through the lens of craftsmanship. Inspired by landmarks such as the Ajanta… Read more
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Iris van Herpen Fall/Winter 2026 Couture: ‘Sonic Starquakes’ Blurs the Line Between Fashion, Science and the Universe
While many haute couture collections draw inspiration from art or history, Iris van Herpen continues to look toward science. For Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture, unveiled during Paris Haute Couture Week, the Dutch designer presented “Sonic Starquakes,” a collection inspired by stellar vibrations, plasma, galaxies, and the invisible forces that shape the universe. The collection explores… Read more
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Reinventing Chanel Through a Modern Fairy Tale: Gaby and the Beanstalk
For his second Haute Couture collection at Chanel, Matthieu Blazy turned to one of the maison’s greatest stories: Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s own life. After discovering an antique book of fairy tales in Chanel’s personal library at Rue Cambon, the designer imagined her remarkable journey from orphan to legendary couturière as a modern fable. Aptly titled… Read more
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Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026: Jonathan Anderson Turns Couture Into a Creative Laboratory
Following the news that he designed Taylor Swift’s wedding dress, Jonathan Anderson returned to Paris with one of his most intellectual collections yet for Dior. Presented inside a foliage-filled Musée Rodin, Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026 takes inspiration from American sculptor Lynda Benglis, treating couture as an experimental studio where fashion, sculpture, and craftsmanship constantly… Read more
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Ashi Studio Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026: A Surreal Masquerade of Identity, Transformation, and Protection
Few designers have elevated Arab fashion on the global stage quite like Mohammed Ashi. Since becoming the first Gulf designer to join the official Paris Haute Couture calendar in 2023, the founder of Ashi Studio has built a reputation for sculptural couture worn by some of the world’s biggest names, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Zendaya,… Read more
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Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026: The Call of the Void
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the creative industries, one question looms over fashion: Could AI ever design a haute couture collection? For Daniel Roseberry, the answer isn’t found in technology—it’s found in experimentation. Opening Paris Haute Couture Week, Roseberry unveiled Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture, titled The Call of the Void, a collection that… Read more
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Robert Wun’s Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture – Childsplay – Is His Best Collection Yet
Few designers possess a visual language as recognizable as Robert Wun. In just a few couture seasons, the Hong Kong-born designer has established himself through sculptural tailoring, architectural silhouettes, and theatrical storytelling. With Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture, however, Wun does something even more impressive—he evolves. Titled Childsplay, the 25-look collection was one of the standout… Read more
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Dua Lipa’s Wedding Style Is the Ultimate Guide to Modern Bridal Fashion
When Dua Lipa married Callum Turner in an intimate yet star-studded celebration in Italy, it wasn’t simply another celebrity wedding—it became one of the most fashionable bridal events in recent memory. Spanning multiple days and several celebrations, the wedding unfolded like a couture runway, with each outfit carefully chosen to reflect a different chapter of… Read more