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Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

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Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

In what was his most refined showing yet, Demna bid farewell to Balenciaga’s couture runway, handing over a clean, elegant slate to his successor, Pierpaolo Piccioli. “I felt a deep sense of joy closing this chapter after ten years,” said the Georgian designer following his final haute couture show for the house on Wednesday—this time breaking from tradition and taking a bow in his signature hoodie, blowing kisses to the crowd.

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Courtesy of Balenciaga
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Set to the haunting ballad “No Ordinary Love” by Sade—“the soundtrack of my life since I was ten,” he confessed—the emotional undercurrent resonated with the story Demna crafted during his tenure at Cristóbal Balenciaga’s legacy house.

Since reintroducing Balenciaga’s couture line in 2020, fifty-two years after the founder closed the atelier, Demna redefined what couture could be: opening a dedicated boutique on Avenue George V, collaborating with tech brands for face shields and sound systems, and unapologetically putting tracksuits, T-shirts, jeans, and puffer jackets on the most prestigious stage in fashion.

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Courtesy of Balenciaga
Courtesy of Balenciaga

This final collection showcased Demna’s purest, most distilled vision yet. Gothic tones and funereal flair hinted at an Addams Family undercurrent—models walked with ghostlike gazes, while front-row guest and performance artist Alexis Stone channeled Morticia Addams, complete with a disembodied “Thing” on her shoulder and a single thorny stem in hand.

Among the runway surprises were Kim Kardashian in a slinky negligee, her furry coat slipping from her shoulders; a convincing Dolly Parton lookalike; and what looked like a live-action Disney debutante.

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Courtesy of Balenciaga
Courtesy of Balenciaga

Yet these antics never overshadowed the sharp tailoring and meticulous construction that defined the collection. The silhouettes began with shoulders curved slightly inward, evolving into sculptural corset-dresses that Demna likened to “shapewear on steroids.”

The accompanying lookbook, rather than taking place in ornate salons or gilded halls, was shot across everyday Parisian backdrops—under bridges, near metro entrances, and in front of shuttered convenience stores covered in graffiti. “I wanted couture to feel relevant, grounded—not in a palace, but in real life,” he said.

Stéphane Rolland Couture Fall 2025 Collection

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Stéphane Rolland Couture Fall 2025 Collection

Stéphane Rolland Couture Fall 2025 Collection

Under the spell of Ravel’s “Boléro,” Stéphane Rolland and director Zahia Ziouani crafted a collection in perfect rhythm—a technically ambitious masterwork Rolland calls possibly the most complex of his career

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He’s dreamed since childhood of a “Boléro”-inspired show, and when the opportunity arose to stage it at Théâtre des Champs‑Élysées—with the live Divertimento Orchestra beneath the art‑déco ceiling—Rolland spent 18 months bringing that dream to life

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His creative process echoed the music’s structure—stopping and starting again, drawing garments as musical gestures—and informed silhouettes that mirror the work’s mechanical progression and intensity

The collection fused Spanish, Japanese, and futurist themes under one roof: matte crepe and satin sculpted into rounded black notes and sharp sixteenth‑note forms fashioned into jumpsuits, tailoring, and matador‑style coats

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Courtesy Of Stéphane Rolland
Courtesy Of Stéphane Rolland

Each look reflected the dramatic score through color: inky black, vivid red, crisp white, and shimmering gold. Sculptural headpieces and musical‑note hairstyles completed the visual rhythm

Even the runway setup echoed the music, with metronomic percussion and the hum of sewing machines preluding the orchestra’s live entrance, turning the show into an immersive musical‑fashion performance.

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2025 Collection

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Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2025 Collection

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2025 Collection

The renowned Italian designer turned his focus to exploring the elegant, seductive, and nocturnal facets of black. Known for his signature greige tones and soft Milanese neutrals, Giorgio Armani shifted direction this season with his Fall 2025 Privé haute couture collection, immersing himself in the endless possibilities of black. He played with light-absorbing velvets, lacquer-like glossy fabrics, shimmering beadwork, and jet embellishments that gave black a new dimension.

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The show began on uncertain footing with velvet jodhpur pants — their bulky seams outlined in crystals — but quickly regained composure with a sophisticated rhythm. Sleek black evening trousers took center stage, proving once again to be a timeless staple. Armani paired them with fitted jackets in jewel tones or tapestry-like prints dusted with crystals, shimmering cage-like capes, and knotted tweed coats embellished with ostrich feathers, anchoring the collection firmly in festive territory.

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He fully embraced the graphic power of black in his evening gowns — mostly slim-cut — which were elevated by bold feather quivers, soft oversized bows, and structured, undulating collars that introduced a dramatic flair. The designer aptly named the collection “Seductive Black”, the same name as a custom fragrance that accompanied the show’s invitation.

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Masculine tailoring elements — such as tuxedo jackets, cummerbunds, bow ties, and military-style fastenings — ran throughout the collection, softened by plunging necklines, illusion panels, and bare backs that highlighted a sensual, unmistakably Armani take on eveningwear.

For the first time in his long career, Armani did not appear for his traditional bow during his Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani men’s shows in Milan last month, as he was recovering at home from an illness. He also did not attend the Paris couture presentation on Tuesday evening, following medical advice to extend his rest, though he shared that he was ready to travel again.

Ashi Studio Fall 2025 Couture Collection

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Ashi Studio Fall 2025 Couture Collection

Ashi Studio Fall 2025 Couture Collection

For Fall 2025, Ashi Studio unveiled a couture collection that forgoes overt storytelling to spotlight what truly lies at the core of haute couture: meticulous construction, sculptural form, and master craftsmanship. Known for his conceptual titles and intricate backstories, designer Ashi took a more instinctive approach this season, turning instead to antique markets for inspiration, collecting vintage trinkets and objects that ultimately informed the collection’s richly detailed aesthetic.

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Courtesy of Ashi Studio
Courtesy of Ashi Studio

Drawing influence from ornate spaces like the Grande Singerie salon at Château de Chantilly and the intimate vanity settings of Victorian London, the designer reimagined elements such as aged textiles, delicate porcelains, and chinoiserie patterns. These were transformed into elaborate embroideries and featherwork, incorporating laser-cut mother-of-pearl to stunning effect.

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At the heart of the collection stood corsetry—either boldly on display or subtly hidden beneath fluid draping—creating striking hourglass silhouettes. These sculptural foundations grounded a lineup filled with impeccably tailored jackets, elaborately embroidered coat-dresses, and asymmetric pantsuits adorned with spiraling fringe.

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Courtesy of Ashi Studio
Courtesy of Ashi Studio

“Craftsmanship is the real story here,” Ashi said backstage, emphasizing that the atelier itself—its skill, precision, and artistry—should take center stage. Rather than relying on abstract narratives, this season was about celebrating the process and the people behind it. Standout moments, such as a beige tulle mermaid gown rendered in a material that defies imitation, underscored the house’s unwavering commitment to construction and the true spirit of couture.

Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

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Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

The invitation to this season’s Chanel haute couture show included an early edition of Chanel Haute Couture, a gold-bound coffee-table book edited by Sofia Coppola to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the house’s made‑to‑measure division

To honor its heritage, Chanel transformed an upper gallery at the Grand Palais, recently completed in its second phase of renovation, into a replica of its historic Rue Cambon couture salon, complete with beige benches and mirrored Art Deco panels

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Floor‑to‑ceiling curtains and a plush carpet evoked the calm ambience of private fittings, while the collection transported guests into nature, featuring thick outerwear, tall boots, and a forest‑tone palette

Designed by the in‑house team ahead of creative director Matthieu Blazy’s official debut in October, the collection clearly signaled change

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Chanel hadn’t played with textures this much in years—from oversized feather‑shouldered ivory tweed coats with twisted knots to fringed‑trimmed tweed tunics and a fluffy black coat topped with a large bird motif mixing tweed, feathers, and chiffon over a sculpted ivory evening dress

The collection drew inspiration from Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s love of Scotland, where she discovered tweed—shown here in fishtail‑hem skirts, open military‑style jackets with patch pockets, and long gold‑toned buttoned vests and pants reminiscent of wheat sheaves on each seat

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Looks were filled with trompe‑l’oeil effects: raindrop‑shaped sequins on a glossy black coat worn with a stepped lace skirt, or a frothy white collar on a black bouclé column coat sprinkled with strands of wool and silk in the color of fresh snow

Some oversized volumes felt experimental—like cardigan‑skirt suits with dense lattice embroidery or passementerie fringe—but a brushed‑wool pant suit in olive camouflage hinted at Chanels’s more untamed side: the jacket’s furry outline contrasted with polished black buttons and trim

Tamara Ralph Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

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Tamara Ralph Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

Tamara Ralph Haute Couture Fall 2025 Collection

Art Deco was the theme of the season for Tamara Ralph, who drew on its festive silhouettes, bathed in old-school glamour, with geometric touches that gave the collection strength. It was dominated by a refined palette of ivory and rose gold. “There’s a lot of structure in the silhouettes, lots of angles, lots of geometric detail,” Ralph said backstage before the show.

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Beaded and teardrop-crystal embellishments evoked chandeliers, while sculptural pieces were adorned with rows of oversized pearls and crystal mesh designs that shimmered subtly like disco balls. Champagne and oysters, anyone?

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Beyond the shine and glamour, the technical craftsmanship behind some designs was the true highlight. The opening look featured a sculpted resin bodice inlaid with mother-of-pearl and polished by hand — a piece that took several months of prototyping and eight weeks of manual labor to complete. The bridal look came in a beaded gown topped with a mesh layer hand-embroidered with hundreds of shell fragments.

In between were meters and meters of draped and pleated silk that accentuated the body, shimmering tweeds, taffeta ruffles, flowing trains, oversized bows, animal-inspired embroidery, a dramatic ostrich-feather coat paired with matching over-the-knee boots, and a degradé feather coat, just to name a few.

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A series of hourglass silhouettes with sweetheart necklines in deep black velvet sculpted the female form, some enhanced with pearl embroidery, others with pale satin overlaid with sheer tulle. One particular look — a black embroidered tulle dress — had already claimed its front-row spot, worn in miniature by Ralph’s young daughter.

Schiaparelli Fall 2025 Couture Collection

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Schiaparelli Fall 2025 Couture Collection

Schiaparelli Fall 2025 Couture Collection

Daniel Roseberry is no stranger to changing gears. At a moment of profound evolution in the luxury sector, the Schiaparelli designer unveiled his most futuristic collection yet: the prelude, according to him, to a reset of his creative process amid a wave of designer shake-ups that promises to reshape the competitive landscape next season. Coincidentally, Roseberry’s fall collection evoked another chaotic moment: the interwar period, when founder Elsa Schiaparelli revolutionized fashion language with her surrealist designs, often created in collaboration with artist friends like Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí.

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Roseberry pulled black-and-white photographs from the archives and transcribed them into an avant-garde collection where color was stripped away in favor of metallic surface effects. “There’s something about that time that felt sad and yet intense,” he said backstage after the show, which he titled “Back to the Future.”

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Courtesy of Schiaparelli
Courtesy of Schiaparelli

Silver sequins gleamed on a black jacket with sharp shoulders and short sleeves and burst across a transparent black tulle reproduction of the “Apollo of Versailles” cape, designed in 1938 for American actress and interior designer Elsie de Wolfe—one of the highlights of the brand’s retrospective at the Paris museum in 2022.

While hourglass constructions remained true to the designer’s aesthetic, for every padded hip there was a bias-cut fitted gown designed to reveal expanses of skin—none more so than a black satin mermaid dress, with a low back exposing a rhinestone-encrusted thong that evoked Tom Ford’s famous Gucci G-string.

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Roseberry leaned into fetishistic glamour with a black dominatrix bustier shaped like a saddle frame and molded breasts with erect nipples. These elements appeared over a pearl-gray satin body plate trimmed in black harness straps and protruded from the back of a red satin gown with corset lace, topped with a rhinestone necklace shaped like a human heart that pulsed mechanically.

With her sleek chignon, glossy black lips, and silver stiletto heels, Anasofia Negrutsa—dressed in a silver motorcycle jacket with matador epaulets—looked like a blend of sci-fi classics Blade Runner and Metropolis.

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Courtesy of Schiaparelli

Roseberry said the collection was inspired by a world and an industry on the edge, both then and now. “I wanted it to feel like a sort of farewell. We’re going to restructure everything after this,” he said. “I think if you want to change the outcome, you have to change the process, and I just want to keep moving forward.”

Back Street of New York by Emper

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Back Street of New York by Emper

Back Street of New York by Emper

Back Street of New York by Emper

An Urban Symphony in a Bottle

In the city that never sleeps, where ambition and artistry collide on every corner, Emper unveils Back Street of New York: a fragrance that captures the pulse of urban life with a signature as unforgettable as the skyline itself.

Designed for those who walk their own path and own every moment, Back Street of New York reflects Emper’s belief that fragrance is more than an accessory—it’s a declaration of identity. This scent doesn’t just accompany you; it defines you.

From the very first spray, Back Street of New York reveals its modern, unconventional spirit. A daring blend of violet leaf and juicy blueberry unfolds against the crisp green edge of cassis and thyme, evoking the freshness of dawn breaking over Manhattan rooftops.

As the day heats up, the heart reveals spicy cinnamon and aromatic cedar, a tribute to the contrasts that make the city magnetic—warmth meeting energy, refinement meeting grit. Subtle jasmine softens the edges, adding a breath of sophistication that lingers without ever overpowering.

But it is in the drydown that this fragrance becomes truly addictive. The base is a sensual tapestry of suede, caramel, and amber, accented by earthy oakmoss, rich patchouli, and smooth vanilla. It’s a finish that feels as luxurious and complex as New York itself—a reminder that beneath the city’s bold exterior lies a thousand hidden stories waiting to be discovered.

Back Street of New York is more than a scent: it’s an experience. Every note has been crafted for the modern man or woman who isn’t afraid to stand out, who celebrates individuality, and who knows that the streets we walk shape the people we become.

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True to Emper’s philosophy, this creation is not simply a nod to urban energy but an invitation to claim your space in the world with confidence and style.

Discover Back Street of New York today—and let the city become part of your story.

Isabel Marant Resort 2026 Collection

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Isabel Marant Resort 2026 Collection

Isabel Marant Resort 2026 Collection

The resort collection showcased strong shoulders and voluminous sleeves that blended the Victorian era with the 1980s. Isabel Marant fused her signature softness with a resort spirit in a collection inspired by Victorian romanticism and 1980s attitude.

Building on the solid tailoring of the previous season, artistic director Kim Bekker softened the silhouette slightly with fluid fabrics, rounded shoulders, and subtle details like lace and delicate fabric-covered buttons.Faux fur coats were cinched at the waist and featured rounded, voluminous sleeves as a nod to Victorian fashion, while leather jackets took on an ’80s vibe, softened by delicate embroidery and laser-cut floral patterns.

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Courtesy of Isabel Marant
Courtesy of Isabel Marant
Courtesy of Isabel Marant
Courtesy of Isabel Marant
Courtesy of Isabel Marant

The collection leaned heavily into textiles to create a relaxed, feminine feel: think washed cotton and linen blends, soft velvets, laser-cut lace, and guipure motifs with bobbin stitches for added depth and dimension. Bekker played with prints, combining Western-inspired patterns with small Victorian flowers, as well as metallic studded designs.

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Courtesy of Isabel Marant
Courtesy of Isabel Marant

The brand’s bestselling slouchy low-heel boot was reinvented this season with laser cuts, in charming heart or crescent moon motifs that radiated movement and elegance. Matching the men’s collection, colors were soft and dusty, like pale pink and sandy beige. Bekker noted that accessories and jewelry sales have been solid over the seasons, and that the faux fur coats from the winter collection sold particularly well. However, buyers are more cautious now and are looking for essential pieces that strongly convey the brand’s DNA.

“They want to have the complete look, or that iconic piece that really reflects the brand or the season,” she said. “And we try to tap into that.”

Hence the new takes on Marant’s refined classics, designed to appeal to all markets. The collection carried all the hallmarks of the brand’s cool, boho-chic Parisian look, with a trendy Western twist.

Dsquared2 Spring 2026 Collection

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Dsquared2 Spring 2026 Collection

Dsquared2 Spring 2026 Collection

Double surprise, double fun: Dean and Dan Caten not only unexpectedly unveiled their new Spring 2026 collection off the official fashion week schedule but also made their musical debut.

Surprisingly, the Caten brothers gathered the press to present their Spring 2026 collection through showroom appointments right after Milan Men’s Fashion Week, during which they had only hosted a party to continue celebrating the 30th anniversary of their brand.

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Courtesy of Dsquared2
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Courtesy of Dsquared2
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Courtesy of Dsquared2

The launch of the new collection, which suggests the duo likely won’t be showing in September, may not have kept pace with the rhythm of fashion week, but it definitely had its own beat, as the Catens doubled the surprise by debuting their music as well. They collaborated with Grammy-nominated rapper Latto, composer and producer JC Chasez, and Golden Globe-winning producer Jimmy Harry on a music project called “Iconique.”

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Courtesy of Dsquared2
Courtesy of Dsquared2

The song title referenced the capsule collection that included simple, collectible pieces such as T-shirts printed with graphics celebrating some of Dsquared2’s archive staples, from sky-high stilettos to trucker hats. Building on the existing Icon motif, a new logo also appeared on sweatshirts and shorts, among other items. “Iconique has a special twist,” Dean Caten said with a smile. However, the capsule was just the most accessible prelude to a collection that showcased all the brand’s hallmarks: playful contrasts, a blend of sporty and seductive, clever hybrid pieces, and the fierce, unapologetic attitude that defined the entire lineup.

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Courtesy of Dsquared2
Courtesy of Dsquared2

In the women’s offering, bold and heavily accessorized, classic cotton shirts and their lace versions became even sexier with open backs and narrow fronts that revealed the hips and could be worn tucked in or wrapped around a belt. Micro-proportion denim shorts were fitted with little rings to secure them, while other distressed jeans included elastic waistbands that mimicked the look of exposed underwear.

Elsewhere, sensual gauzy mini dresses were paired with military-inspired garments, while a cascade of rosette appliqués softened the urban appeal of wide-leg trousers. Ultra-feminine options, like devoré dresses printed with hibiscus flowers or beaded skirts that left little to the imagination, were juxtaposed with football jersey-style knit ensembles.

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Tailoring was also blended with sporty details for all genders, with navy blazers featuring contrasting nylon cuffs and tuxedos reimagined with zippers and mesh inserts. Other hybrid pieces ranged from playful tank tops with built-in backpack straps to a men’s piece combining four jackets into one.

While leopard print served as a visual connector, splashed across gauzy dresses and basketball tees alike, distressed details and preppy touches were even stronger in the men’s line, as seen in a look pairing a shirt pieced together from striped lining fabric with raw-hem Bermuda shorts.

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