Haute Couture Week Fall 2024–25, which took place in Paris, was not your typical affair. Held just weeks before the Olympic Games descended on the city, the event pulsed with an energy that celebrated the human spirit and the power of fashion. Here’s a look at some of the most triumphant and theatrical looks that stole the show.
Demna Gvasalia, the creative director of Balenciaga, challenged the definition of couture with his Fall 2024 collection. Yes, there were the expected echoes of Cristobal Balenciaga’s iconic silhouettes and elaborate headpieces, but the real surprise was the fusion of these elements with the signature materials from Demna: denim, leather and technical outerwear. Think oversized hoodies transformed into dresses and puffer coats given a haute couture makeover.
Inspired by the ancient Olympic Games and their modern counterparts, Maria Grazia Chiuri has created a series of sporty-chic Greek dresses at Dior. Flowing silhouettes in lightweight fabrics were paired with tank tops, a nod to the athletic power of the female form.
Once again in their first couture show since the departure of Virginie ViardChanel increased the theatricality at their new location, the Palais Garnier, Paris’ historic opera house. Dramatic opera capes and glamorous evening skirt sets also dominated the catwalk, a fitting tribute to the opulent world of opera.
However, Haute Couture Week is not just about the clothes on the catwalk. Street style also takes center stage, with visitors showcasing their interpretations of Parisian chic. Furthermore, the upcoming Olympic Games had a clear influence this year, with metallics and sporty elements dominating the streets of the City of Light.
Finally, from the subversion of Balenciaga to the Greek goddesses of Dior and the operatic grandeur of Chanel, Haute Couture Week 2024-2524-25 was a season to remember. It was a celebration of human achievement, both in sports and fashion.
Here are the best designs from the catwalks of Haute Couture Week Fall 2024-2025…
Schiaparelli
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Dior
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Thom Browne
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Chanel
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Armani Private
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Balenciaga
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Jean Paul Gaultier by Nicolas di Felice
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