Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Week took place in Paris from July 6 to 9. The event included 30 houses and highlighted two major designer debuts alongside strong celebrity attendance.
Pierpaolo Piccioli presented his first couture collection for Balenciaga, emphasizing color and heritage with pieces such as an iridescent rooster feather headpiece and a grass green silk gown. Duran Lantink debuted at Jean Paul Gaultier with bold, feathered silhouettes described as spectacular and fearless by observers.
Matthieu Blazy staged a sophomore show at Chanel inspired by fairytales, while Jonathan Anderson showed at Dior in a leafy setting evoking escapism. Indian designers including Manish Malhotra and Rahul Mishra gained visibility, with Isha Ambani attending front row.
Celebrities such as Bad Bunny, Zendaya, and Cardi B appeared at various shows. Jewelry brands including Hermès, Dior, and Boucheron presented new high jewelry collections during the week.
Sidney Toledano noted that order books remain full with waiting lists up to six months, though a shortage of artisans poses challenges. Hermès announced plans to show its first couture collection in January 2027.