This is Issue 23.

BALENCIAGA - PIERPAOLO PICCIOLI

Haute Couture Week begins with one of the industry’s most anticipated moments as Pierpaolo Piccioli prepares to unveil his first couture collection for Balenciaga. After redefining modern couture during his years at Valentino, Piccioli now takes the creative lead at one of fashion’s most influential maisons. His debut is expected to balance Cristóbal Balenciaga’s architectural heritage with a softer and more emotional approach to couture. As creative transitions continue to reshape luxury fashion, all eyes are on Paris to see how Piccioli will define the next chapter of Balenciaga.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER - DURAN LANTINK

Dutch designer Duran Lantink makes his highly anticipated couture debut for Jean Paul Gaultier, continuing the house’s tradition of inviting visionary designers to reinterpret its legacy. Known for sculptural silhouettes, bold experimentation and sustainable design practices, Lantink brings a contemporary perspective to one of fashion’s most iconic brands. His appointment reflects couture’s growing openness to younger creative voices while reinforcing Paris as the center of innovation. The presentation is expected to be one of the defining moments of the week.

MAISON MARGIELA - GLENN MARTENS

Maison Margiela enters a new era as Glenn Martens prepares to present his first Artisanal collection for the house. Following years of critical acclaim at Y/Project and Diesel, Martens now faces the challenge of continuing one of fashion’s most influential creative legacies. His approach combines technical innovation, deconstruction and craftsmanship, making his debut one of the most anticipated presentations of the season. The collection will offer the first insight into how Martens plans to reinterpret Margiela’s iconic language for a new generation.

SCHIAPARELLI - DANIEL ROSEBERRY

Daniel Roseberry continues to redefine contemporary couture at Schiaparelli through collections that blur the boundaries between fashion, sculpture and surrealism. His work has become synonymous with bold silhouettes, extraordinary craftsmanship and theatrical imagination, attracting attention far beyond the traditional couture audience. Each presentation pushes the limits of haute couture while remaining rooted in the house’s artistic heritage. As Couture Week opens, Schiaparelli once again sets the tone for creativity and innovation in Paris.

IRIS VAN HERPEN

Iris van Herpen returns to Paris with another collection exploring the intersection of couture, technology and nature. Renowned for combining advanced fabrication techniques with exceptional craftsmanship, the Dutch designer continues to challenge conventional ideas of fashion. Her work often incorporates movement, biomimicry and scientific research, resulting in garments that feel both futuristic and timeless. As one of couture’s most innovative voices, Van Herpen remains at the forefront of experimental design while expanding the possibilities of what haute couture can become.

CHANEL - BETWEEN ERAS

Chanel arrives in Paris during a significant period of transition as the house continues preparing for its next creative chapter. While maintaining its signature codes of elegance, craftsmanship and timeless sophistication, the maison remains one of the most closely watched names throughout Couture Week. Every collection carries the weight of Chanel’s extraordinary heritage while offering subtle indications of the direction ahead. As anticipation continues to build around the brand’s future, Paris once again turns its attention to one of fashion’s most enduring institutions.

ARMANI PRIVÉ - 20 YEARS

Giorgio Armani celebrates twenty years of Armani Privé, marking an important milestone in contemporary haute couture. Since its launch, the line has become synonymous with refined elegance, exceptional tailoring and understated luxury. Rather than following seasonal trends, Armani has consistently focused on timeless silhouettes and impeccable craftsmanship, earning lasting respect within the couture world. The anniversary collection celebrates two decades of Italian excellence while reaffirming the enduring relevance of quiet sophistication in modern fashion.