This season’s couture shows in Paris brought a jolt of energy to fashion’s oldest artistic showcase. There were new approaches to classic elements of couture, like more playful embroidery and complex, sculptural draping. Several collections incorporated elements of sportswear and streetwear, which, in many cases, was a nod to the Olympic games that will kick off in the city on July 26th. At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri did just that with Grecian jersey dresses and embroidered bodysuits.
Below, here are my favorite looks from the top 7 shows of the week.Schiaparelli Fall 2024 CoutureElsa Schiaparelli’s gift for rebirth and form were honored in the collection with velvet, feathers, and organza spikes, as well as body-hugging bustiers.Balenciaga Fall 2024 Couture For the brand's 53rd couture collection, Demna paid tribute to subcultural dress codes as well as the design signatures of the house's founder Cristobal Balenciaga.