The purest, most breathtaking beauty is forever imprinted on the eyes and on the heart. 10 glorious years in the homeland of Sicily.

From Chanel to Dior and Fendi, Couture Week was a sight to behold. Trompe-l'œil, or to “deceive the eye” in French, was a consistent artistic theme that floated down the runways. Subtle hints of elevation and clever sleights-of-hand displayed the easy grandeur of Couture houses. Have a closer peek at some of the looks that had us taking a closer gander below.

Franck Sorbier has organized a completely different presentation of the latest "haute couture" collection.  The cobbled square of the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts became the podium, where the guests were first greeted by a galloping black Friesian horse, which became a symbol of freedom and unrestrained soul - one of the main ideas of this collection.

Pierpaolo Piccioli is a very comfortable individual when faced with the world of high fashion. And accordingly, the designer makes himself new in a very unique way, the most obvious is the openness to all body shapes, all ages and identities.

Kim Jones, an avid book collector, often paints collections based on favourite literary heroes. However, this season, the designer chose to write his own story for the Fendi Couture 2022 couture collection.

A Romantic Style Reminiscent of Fall 1999. Viktor & Rolf delivers comfort and romance with a dramatic pull-out.

Conceived by Louis Vuitton Studio Prêt-à-Porter Homme, the House’s Spring/Summer show was the cumulative vision of the team – as a grand tribute to Virgil Abloh’s expansion and direction during his tenure as Artistic Director at the brand’s menswear wing. 

Couture is back in full swing in Paris! The Fall/Winter 2022 Haute Couture shows gave us the most extravagant trends for the season. Giambattista Valli celebrated their 10th year as a couturier with signature feminine tulle gowns. Iris van Herpen showed off her expertise in 3D-printed gowns. Balenciaga's second couture collection from Demna had celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, and Dua Lipa, walk his designs down the runway. And Fendi took inspiration from the cities of Kyoto, Paris and Rome. 

From beachy waves to blunt-cut bobs, here are some of the best hairstyle highlights from the Fall/Winter 2022 Haute Couture runways.

Givenchy Creative Director Matthew M. Williams finds inspiration amongst his inner circle for this Spring/Summer 2023 collection. For his first stand-alone menswear show with the brand, Williams blends the old with the new, upholding concepts from modern-day menswear and the fashion house’s artisanal legacy. 

For Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Dior cruise 2023 collection is a journey of discovery and reflection. The locations chosen provide a spectacular backdrop for a procession of garments that come together to form a défilé, echoing the history of the House and its desire to seek out original collaborations inspired by their native territories.

Prada’s sister label kept its sensational Micro Miniskirt on rotation this season, introducing new variations of the set and many more stunning looks.