There is something quietly overwhelming about Dior Haute Couture 2026, especially when it marks the very first haute couture collection by Jonathan Anderson, now holding the creative reins of Dior womenswear and menswear. Eight collections a year. Endless deadlines. Public scrutiny at an industrial scale. And then, on top of all that: haute couture. One … Read more
The Collection There are haute joaillerie collections, and then there are moments of pure magic – Diorexquis is undeniably the latter. With her latest creation for Dior Haute Jewellery, Victoire de Castellane unveils a world where artistry meets enchantment, and where nature is reimagined in exquisite gemstones. This new chapter in the House’s legacy pays … Read more
Besides their excellent taste and signature styles, the French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, the architect Le Corbusier, and style muse Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis have in common their choice of eyewear brand as they all wore glasses and sunglasses made by Maison Bonnet. The family-owned Parisian specs brand has been famous for crafting made-to-measure glasses … Read more
We’re still in awe at the beauty of the wonderful Valentino Fall 21 Couture collection and how Pierpaolo Piccioli mastered with grace his audacious mix of colours. The creative director of Maison Valentino asked his guests to come in white to the runway show, a striking contrast to the models wearing such sublime, colourful looks. … Read more
The fashion world is astonished at the news of Miuccia Prada recruiting Raf Simons to co-direct the creation at Prada. During MFW, the designer of the Italian fashion house announced that the Belgian star-designer would become Prada’s co-chief designer. And they will present their first joint collection at Milan Fashion Week in September this year. … Read more
As Paris Haute Couture kick starts, all eyes are on the French luxury houses and, of course, the fabulous jewellery that adorns the designers’ creations. This year, we have an special interest in the latest Victoire de Castellane jewellery collection for Dior. Haute couture and Haute Jewellery Since 2010, Haute Couture’s official calendar has hosted … Read more
The modern aesthetic of today’s Balenciaga, directed by Demna Gvasalia, is very different from the creations of Cristóbal Balenciaga during his lifetime. In fact, a fantastic exhibition we saw at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, showed that Cristóbal Balenciaga, one of the most celebrated fashion designers ever, found inspiration for his creations in Fine Art … Read more