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Style 8 Feb 2025 | 11:00 AM

Escapism and surrealist fashion the focus at recent Paris Couture Week

Suspending the weight of reality, the Spring/Summer 2025 couture shows in Paris transported guests into a journey of dreams.

Style 13 Jan 2025 | 07:00 AM

'Couture is global': Parisian exhibition highlights French-Italian fashion ties

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in the French fashion capital. Paris, the birthplace of haute couture, now finds itself hosting a powerful Italian counterpoint to French luxury fashion.

Style 28 Mar 2025 | 07:00 AM

Is Snoopy a fashion icon? Yes, if this Paris exhibition is anything to go by

A new exhibition has opened in Paris, charting the emergence of Snoopy as a fashion icon, with the famed black-and-white beagle embraced by designers from streetwear brands to couture houses.

Style 6 July 2024 | 11:00 AM

Paris Couture Week: The line blurs between exclusivity and accessibility

Fashion fans are seen peacocking with industry fixtures at the Autumn/Winter 2024 Paris Couture Week, of which has turned into a whirl of formal attire and streetwear.

Style 10 July 2024 | 07:00 AM

Paris Couture Week: Theatrical collections are a visual feast to the eye

From a homage to sports to silhouettes inspired by the legendary phoenix, Paris Couture Week came alive with dramatic and immersive runway shows.

Style 24 May 2024 | 11:00 AM

Corsets seen as couture: These luxury undergarments are for the ultra wealthy

Nestled between the furniture are some half-dozen sewing machines, at which a small staff of seamstresses works while constructing corsets for Cadolle, a company that has been making custom lingerie for almost 140 years.

Style 26 June 2024 | 11:00 AM

For one fashion house, a designer-less couture show fuels further speculation

Chanel's couture show took place just three weeks after the very abrupt departure of its creative director, Virginie Viard. There was no mention of her in the show notes.

Other Sports 29 July 2024 | 04:17 PM

Olympics-Sailing-Ice vests offer cool couture in the heat of the Med

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - Searing temperatures are posing an extra challenge for Olympic sailors, with some donning ice vests to beat the heat.

Style 9 Feb 2024 | 07:00 AM

Runway or red carpet? Look out for couture looks at this year’s Oscars

There is probably nothing more impressive in fashion than couture dresses. So, it is only fitting that couture designs often become the number one choice on the red carpet of an awards show such as the Oscars.

Starpicks 24 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

CULTURAL COUTURE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

THE Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF) is set to display its innovative and bold Islamic culture and attire at two of Pahang’s iconic buildings - the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum in Pekan and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Museum complex in Kuantan.

Style 16 June 2024 | 02:00 AM

Sensibility of couture: In gymnastics, leotards bridge fashion and sport

Leotards can capture a personality, convey a style and provide a boost of confidence. US gymnast Jordan Chiles is said to channel Beyonce's style and Pucci, while her peer Simone Biles evokes Chanel.

Style 9 Dec 2023 | 07:00 AM

Malaysian designer Keith Kee celebrates 22 long years of couture

Keith Kee's grand runway showcase celebrated the 22nd anniversary of his couture label. His anniversary collection embraced 22 colour palettes, with each shade representing the emotions that inspired him.

Style 26 Jan 2024 | 11:00 AM

Balletcore, dunes, vamps: Elite outfits at Paris Couture Week

 Haute couture week in Paris showcases the fashion world's most elite outfits – one-off, made-to-measure creations that the labels hope will adorn red carpets and high society events around the world.

Style 26 July 2023 | 11:00 AM

Craft and imagination: Looking back at the unstoppable march of couture in Paris

The most extravagant week in fashion's calendar year, that is Paris Couture Week Autumn/Winter 2023, brought together beautiful designs and avant-garde creations.

Style 4 July 2023 | 07:00 AM

Paris haute couture week brushes off riots with surrealist start

An artist-inspired show from Schiaparelli opened Paris haute couture week, easing fears that fashion shows would have to be cancelled due to five nights of rioting across France. 

Style 7 July 2023 | 07:00 AM

'Allowing themselves to be fancy': Couture week in Paris opens up to men

Long the preserve of women, haute couture has in recent years opened up to men who dare to ditch the black tuxedo for something with a few more feathers, sequins and embroidery.

Metro News 31 Dec 2023 | 11:00 PM

Play on light in couture collection

Corsetry, lacework and beading skills evident on runway under Jimmy Choo’s creative direction.

Star Biz7 31 Mar 2024 | 11:00 PM

Couture-inspired cuisine

Louis Vuitton’s new experiential concept, LV The Place Bangkok, presents designer dining with a refined culinary offering by celebrated chef Gaggan Anand.

Style 6 June 2023 | 07:00 AM

Saudi designer Ashi joins the French couture federation, a historic first

Mohammed Ashi's eponymous label will have its first show as part of the official line-up of Paris Fashion Week's haute couture shows in July.

Style 29 July 2023 | 07:00 AM

At the recent Paris Couture Week, did the grey suit really take centre stage?

New York designer Thom Browne has long transformed the little grey suit, and early this month in Paris, he took it to a new level: couture.

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