Maria Grazia Chiuri's first haute couture collection for Fendi marks a confident new chapter for the Roman house. Presented in Rome, Fall 2026 celebrates exceptional craftsmanship through intricate leather intarsia, delicate embroidery and softly sculpted silhouettes, proving that true luxury still lies in the hands of master artisans.

Rami Al Ali’s Fall 2026 Couture collection transformed the desert into a symbol of connection, exploring Middle Eastern heritage, craftsmanship and timeless elegance through refined couture designs.

Zuhair Murad Fall 2026 Couture transforms fairy-tale fantasy into a story of resilience, with powerful heroines, enchanted gardens and gowns that balance darkness with hope.

Inspired by Rembrandt portraits and the evolving meaning of luxury, Peet Dullaert Fall 2026 Couture blends historic opulence with contemporary movement, craftsmanship and unexpected materials.

Manish Malhotra’s Paris Couture Week debut was a deeply personal tribute to his late mother, blending memories, Indian heritage and contemporary couture through sculptural gowns and high jewellery.

For his first haute couture collection at Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink explored the relationship between history and technology, blending Marie Antoinette’s theatrical grandeur with futuristic silhouettes and experimental craftsmanship.

Viktor & Rolf Fall 2026 Couture questions the value of spectacle and substance, contrasting gilded glamour with humble materials in a theatrical meditation on modern luxury.

Elie Saab Fall 2026 Couture returns to the romance of the grand masked ball, blending Old Hollywood glamour, sculptural silhouettes and refined craftsmanship in a collection that proves fantasy still has a place in modern luxury fashion.

Yuima Nakazato’s Fall 2026 Couture collection transformed modular garments, ceramic details and recycled materials into a theatrical exploration of water and fire.

Robert Wun transformed childhood memories, fantasy characters and personal references into a surreal Fall 2026 Couture collection about imagination and creativity.

Ashi Studio’s Fall 2026 Couture collection transformed Victorian references, unusual materials and fantasy into a dark and theatrical couture story.

Pierpaolo Piccioli presented his first Balenciaga Couture collection, combining the house’s architectural heritage with his signature use of colour and emotion.

Max Mara Atelier presented Fall 2026 in Paris, exploring the coat as architecture through precise tailoring, heritage references and Italian craftsmanship.

Kévin Germanier’s Fall 2026 Couture collection explored transformation through upcycled materials, deadstock fabrics and unexpected craftsmanship.

Stéphane Rolland’s Fall 2026 Couture collection paid tribute to Dalida through elegant white gowns, intricate embellishment and the theatrical spirit of Paris.

Michael Stewart introduced Standing Ground at Paris Couture Week with a couture collection defined by architectural tailoring, futuristic details and meticulous craftsmanship.

Silvana Armani’s second Giorgio Armani Privé Couture collection placed practical elegance at the centre, with refined tailoring, velvet trousers and understated glamour.

Alexis Mabille's Fall 2026 Couture collection showcased reversible designs that transformed through intricate craftsmanship, revealing couture's dual nature.

Bahareh Ardakani's Fall 2026 Couture collection for ArdAzAei prioritised architectural construction, Persian influences and refined craftsmanship over overt storytelling.

Matthieu Blazy's second Chanel Couture collection reimagined fairy tales through intricate embroidery, botanical motifs and the enduring craftsmanship of the house.