The fashion world has been abuzz over Paris Haute Couture Week, the peak of high fashion. The event featured an impressive array of designers showcasing their creations, creativity, and stunning couture collections.
This season reintroduced the world to designers such as Schiaparelli with his “Back to the Future” futuristic silhouettes, Gaurav Gupta’s “Across the Flame” intriguing collection, Robert Wun with a phenomenal collection, Iris Van Herpen’s “Living Look” science-inspired collection, Georges Hobeika’s fairytale fantasy collection, and many other incredible designers. It was the epitome of limitless creativity, originality, and innovation.
We have to applaud the gorgeous runway models who wore the looks as they gracefully strutted down the runway. Although some looks were questionable, as you could see the models struggle to walk. However, would it be couture if it does not leave you dazed and wanting more?
Stars like Cardi B, Katy Perry, Vera Wang, Ryan Destiny, Dua Lipa, Hailee Steinfeld, Doja Cat, Kim Kardashian, who walked the runway for Balenciaga, and many more graced the show in the most magnificent way.
Ahead, we will highlight seven stunning looks from the Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026.
1. Cardi B’s Couture Fashion Week Adventure
Photo: Getty Images It is safe to say Cardi B was the drama at the 2025 Haute Couture week. She stepped out in six different looks from six different fashion designers, which she absolutely slayed.
Cardi B continues to push the fashion boundaries, and we dare say she needs a Grammy for these looks!
2. Iris Van Herpen’s Science Class Experiment.
Photo: Getty Images Iris Van Herpen took us to science class! According to the designer, the “Sympoiesis” collection was inspired by nature and water. The collection “explores how we are one with the ocean, transcribing it into cloth via translucently layered textures, liquidised forms, and silhouettes that surge and wane as the tide”.
Iris is known for her willingness to experiment with different fabrics, and the 2025 Haute Couture collection is no different. By incorporating unconventional materials such as fossils, upcycled marine debris, and skeletal structures, she crafted intriguing pieces that bring the ocean to the runway in cultural fashion.
3. Gaurav Gupta’s Message for “Love and Resilience”
Photo: Getty Images The story behind Gaurav Gupta’s “Across the Flame” collection is one of “love, resilience, and transcendence”. It was inspired by the near-fatal accident he experienced with his life partner, Navkirat Sodhi. The couple invite us into their journey to healing with every piece visually representing the stages they went through; a narrative of healing, fire, and the transcendence of spirit.
From the ochre-coloured twin ensemble symbolising the flames that engulfed them, the midnight blue metal breastplates, a symbol of armour and protection, reflecting strength amidst vulnerability, to the white etheral gown with the short veil embellished in Preciosa crystals, signifying a rebirth.
The collection explores the theme of life, death, and transformation. According to Gaurav Gupta, “This collection is not just a showcase of couture for us, it is a deeply personal testament to the power of resilience, transformation, and the infinite light within all of us. Through the flames of adversity, we found not just survival, but a rebirth that redefines the boundaries of creation and love.”
4. Stéphane Rolland’s Collection Was Inspired By Josephine Baker
Photo: Getty Images Stéphane Rolland’s collection titled “Origines” presented bold, sculptural couture pieces. Inspiration was drawn from the iconic Joséphine Baker and the sculptures of Constantin Brâncuși.
The collection featured bold, structural designs with emphasis on sharp shoulders, floor-length gowns, and large trains. With a colour palette of ivory, red, and black, with accents of gold and crystal, Stéphane gave us a fabulous couture collection.
5. Dark Romanticism Ruled at Robert Wun
Photo: Getty Images Robert Wun’s collection titled “Becoming” showcases exaggerated silhouettes, surreal aesthetics, and a vivid mix of colours. He presented fashion as art in all its glory.
Wun, known for his passion for storytelling through fashion artistry, said he wanted to “translate the ritual of dressing into a story. From waking up on the big day to the blurred memories of the night before.” It is safe to say he displayed that with his collection with a fusion of sculptural avant-garde pieces and dark romanticism.
6. Georges Hobeika Revisited His Ancestral Roots
Photo: Georges Hobeika Entering the third decade, the house of Georges Hobeika turns to its ancestral roots as his collection pays tribute to his late mother and grandmother. In his words, “This collection was conceived as a tribute to Marie Hobeika, Georges Hobeika’s mother.
Marie was the heart and foundation of the House, infusing it with unwavering energy and wisdom passed through the generations.”
The looks are a collection of elegance and craftsmanship, taking us to the past and back to the future with its modern silhouettes, timeless embellishments, and regal flowing gowns. Hobeika’s Fall/Winter 2025 couture palette elegantly transitions from serene neutrals into rich, saturated hues, culminating in refined panache.
7. Kevin Germainier Delivered Carnival-Ready Looks
Photo: Kevin Germanier Kevin Germanier closed the show by sweeping us off our feet with a burst of bright colours and carnival-ready looks.
The collection titled “The Players” was inspired by childhood memories as he experimented with patterns, colours, volume, and balloons. From models engulfed in colorful voluminous balloons to another covered in silver sparkles, Germanier vibrantly closed the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/26 show.
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