The third day of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week so big names both on and off the runway as well as some exciting collaborations. We bring you the highlights.
Balenciaga
Balenciaga
Balenciaga’s designer Demna enlisted the help of some of his VIP friends to present his Fall 2022-23 Haute Couture collection, the brand’s 51st in its history. The runway lineup included friends of the brand Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Campbell and more. With his latest offering, Denma further developed the brand’s legacy using advanced technology and traditional techniques. He also collaborated with a number of artisans and industrial design visionaries who added another layer of technical craftsmanship and technological innovation to the designs.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
Olivier Rousteing was the latest designer to create a Haute Couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier and he didn’t disappoint. Rousteing paid homage to some of the designer’s most iconic moments and creations including the spring 1994 Les Tatouages collection, THAT Madonna dress, the classic sailor silhouette and even the designer’s perfume bottles.
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad looked to the greater powers and lucky stars for his Fall-Winter 2022-23 Haute Couture collection “Les Arts Divinatoires”. Filled with symbols and patterns capturing signs from astrology and the greater universe his creations offer a sense of escapism. There were clear codes of the house with flowing dresses and think-splitting designs, all offering an insight into the world beyond.
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab’s latest Haute Couture collection “The Beginning of Twilight” captures that beautiful moment in the day when the sun is just touching the horizon and the stars begin to flicker. Soft, whimsical designs and a colour palette to match create the impression of the ending of day as the magical night closes in.
Viktor & Rolf
Viktor and Rolf
For their Fall 2022 Haute Couture collection Viktor & Rolf expanded on the exaggerated necklines and silhouettes we saw last season. This time the focus revolved around the traditional suit which was used as a starting point for looks. Its dimension and shapes were overstretched to give the impression the clothing was floating above the model’s heads. For the second half of the show, the proportions were relaxed and given a more wearable approach.
