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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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.
