Key Facts

• Haute couture means custom, handmade clothing that takes hundreds of hours to make.
• Only designers invited by the French fashion industry can show collections at Haute Couture Week.
• This year’s event lasted four days and included big fashion houses like Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
• Schiaparelli’s collection was called "The Call of the Void" and featured bold, creative designs.
• Balenciaga’s first couture show by Pierpaolo Piccioli honored the brand’s founder and included flowing gowns worn by models like Gigi Hadid.
• Jean Paul Gaultier’s new creative lead, Duran Lantink, created a playful collection inspired by Marie Antoinette.
• Chanel’s collection focused on fantasy and fairy tales, with detailed floral designs and accessories.
• The event attracted many celebrities who watched the shows despite a heatwave in Paris.