Paris Haute Couture Week elevates fashion above the ordinary, presenting the peak of innovation, craftsmanship, and luxury. It’s a twice-yearly celebration of great workmanship, with famous designers showcasing their most detailed and inventive designs.
Each show provides a glimpse into a world of richness and ingenuity, attracting the fashion industry’s elite and enthralling viewers with couture masterpieces that push the frontiers of design.
ALEXIS MABILLE
Alexis Mabille’s SS25 Haute Couture collection commemorates his 20th anniversary by revisiting iconic pieces from his past. It features 35 outfits that reimagine major parts of his career, including a leopard brocade bustier sheath inspired by his 2005 debut.
The collection combines luxurious fabrics (crinoline, lace, and satin) with a lively color palette.
Collaborators such as Ellen von Unwerth and Dita von Teese helped to emphasize the works, emphasizing Mabille’s elegant yet modern look.
CHRISTIAN DIOR
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior SS25 Haute Couture collection explores sartorial memory, blurring past and future into a realm of transformation.
Inspired by the Trapèze line from 1958, the collection reimagines Dior’s heritage through contrasts, flower-like capes, punk-inspired headpieces, and modern crinolines that reveal embroidered branches.
Light blouses, structured bustiers, and draped skirts highlight this ever-evolving narrative, while moiré fabrics and feathered capes nod to Dior’s archives.
Black coats command movement and a silver-embroidered gown embodies fashion’s timeless allure, suspended in a dreamlike state of reinvention.
GEORGES HOBEIKA
This collection was created as an homage to Marie Hobeika, Georges Hobeika’s mother, and Jad Hobeika’s grandmother, who died in 2024.
Marie was the House’s heart and foundation, filling it with steadfast energy and wisdom that had been passed down through generations. She was a constant presence in her family, gathering, nurturing, and supporting them with warmth and calm power.
The collection also honors all individuals who died in 2024 and throughout their lives, commemorating their lasting impact and deep influence on those they leave behind.
It illustrates how death represents a journey, a celebration of those whose extraordinary legacy maintains them ever-present in our lives.
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI
Giambattista Valli’s SS25 Haute Couture collection is inspired by Morocco, namely the calm Menara Gardens in Marrakesh, which the designer uses for personal reflection.
The collection celebrates voluminous forms and bold colors while evoking the essence of Moroccan tradition.
A standout piece, a stunning crimson bridal gown, exemplifies the collection’s bold and romantic character. Valli’s tribute to his Moroccan ancestry combines personal experiences with cultural influences, resulting in a surreal vision of beauty and elegance.
GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÈ
Giorgio Armani Privé’s Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection, celebrating the line’s 20th anniversary, includes 94 ensembles with glittering gowns, pearl-encrusted jackets, and crystal headpieces.
The collection features satiny evening gowns, embroidered nets, and delicate pantsuits that exemplify ageless grace and elegance.
Celebrities including Demi Moore and Jessica Biel attended, emphasizing the collection’s global appeal.
IMANE AYISSI
Imane Ayissi’s SS25 Haute Couture collection reimagines classic African clothing such as the boubou and kaba with a global perspective.
The designs are inspired by kimonos, hanbok, and European dresses, and they emphasize cultural connectivity. Kente cloth halter dresses with raffia fringes and bark appliqué flowers showcase African artistry.
A partnership with Chinese painter Wang Ying introduces hand-painted patterns on silk and bamboo materials, fusing tradition and contemporary in a celebration of cross-cultural craftsmanship.
RAHUL MISHRA
Rahul Mishra’s SS25 Haute Couture collection, The Pale Blue Dot, is inspired by Carl Sagan’s views on Earth, delving into fragility, resilience, and humanity’s effect.
Architectural 3D skylines contrast with birds that represent nature’s healing, and round mirrors lend a cosmic touch.
Gilded gowns symbolize rebirth, while an embroidered uterus commemorates feminine strength. Mishra’s exquisite handiwork reveals a beautiful meditation on grief, climate change, and our role in the world.
RVDK RONALD VAN DER KEMP
Ronald van der Kemp’s Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection, titled Let the Sun Shine In, draws inspiration from a treasure trove of Thai fabrics, demonstrating a dedication to sustainable fashion.
The collection incorporates handwoven Thai silks and repurposed materials, combining traditional workmanship with modern design. Van der Kemp’s technique stresses the beauty of imperfection, highlighting the personal touch in each item.
The collection also delves into cultural and historical themes, drawing influence from the Victorian fin de siècle and the colorful cabarets of Weimar Berlin.
SCHIAPARELLI
Schiaparelli’s Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection, Icarus, is inspired by the Greek fable of Icarus, which represents the search for perfection and the dangers of overambition.
Daniel Roseberry, Creative Director, adapts this topic using architectural shapes and sumptuous fabrics to reinvent modern haute couture.
The collection includes elegant jackets paired with bias-cut column skirts, as well as padded A-line dresses embellished with the house’s distinctive motifs, which combine the elegance of the 1950s golden period with modern innovation.
STEPHANE ROLLAND
Stéphane Rolland’s Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection is inspired by two avant-garde figures: dancer and singer Joséphine Baker and sculpture Constantin Brâncuși.
Rolland aimed to mix Baker’s dynamic movement with Brâncuși’s structural forms, resulting in a collection that seamlessly blends fluidity and precision.
The designs have sculptural forms, fluid draping, and a refined color scheme of black, ivory, brown, and silver.
Highlights include minimalist black velvet and gazar jackets worn with satin crepe sarong skirts, as well as ebony organza-layered tunics embroidered with oud and crystal.
This collection illustrates Rolland’s dedication to combining artistic expression and haute couture craftsmanship.
TONY WARD
Tony Ward’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 collection is inspired by the grandeur of Hollywood’s Golden Era.
It mixes classic silhouettes with modern, edgy twists, including sculptural designs, flowing draping, and a refined color palette of black, ivory, brown, and silver.
Minimalist black velvet jackets, satin crepe sarong skirts, and organza-layered tunics with embroidery are all must-haves. The collection embodies adaptability, easily moving from day to night.
