Bare skin, fantasy and the machine: 3 takeaways from Paris’ starry couture week
Paris couture week 2026 centered on three themes: exposed and transformed bodies, fantasy and the tension between technology and craftsmanship.
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Chanel turns the Grand Palais into a dark fairy tale for Matthieu Blazy’s 2nd couture show
By THOMAS ADAMSONUpdated 6:02 PM PDT, July 7, 2026 PARIS (AP) — Inside the Grand Palais…
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Taylor Swift’s wedding dress designer lets art, not celebrity, lead at Dior
Jonathan Anderson debuted an art-inspired Dior couture collection as attention swirled around Taylor Swift’s unseen wedding dress.
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Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and stars embraced “fashion is art” at the Met Gala with bold, creative looks inspired by iconic works.
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Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet
Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.
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Addison Rae, Olivia Dean and other rising stars take up space on Grammys red carpet
Rising music stars like Addison Rae and Olivia Dean stole the spotlight with bold, rule-breaking fashion on the Grammys red carpet.
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The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable
Paris couture turns lighter and more wearable as Chanel, Dior, and Armani Privé embrace restraint, transparency, and ease.
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Chanel couture gets a breath of fresh air and stars. Armani revamps
Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy debuts joyful, airy couture at Paris Fashion Week with stars and a dreamy Grand Palais set.
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Celebrities embrace black and old Hollywood glamour for Golden Globes red carpet
Stars embrace black and old Hollywood glamour on the Golden Globes red carpet, with bold twists and standout couture looks.
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Chanel’s new showman stages an ode to NYC with star-packed runway show on a real subway platform
Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy stages a New York subway runway show, blending urban inspiration with the craftsmanship of Métiers d’Art.
