Paris Couture Week highlighted the continued strength of the haute couture market despite broader challenges across luxury fashion. Major creative debuts included Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga and Duran Lantink’s guest couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier.
Designers embraced fantasy, craftsmanship and new technologies including 3D-printed and experimental materials. The event also underscored growing international influence from designers beyond Europe and continued demand from high-end couture clients.