Haute Couture

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Exterior of the new Chanel boutique in Palo Alto, showcasing its elegant facade and a few discerning shoppers entering.
Beauty Thread

Chanel opens new stand-alone boutique in Palo Alto

In a city often defined by hoodies and venture capital, Chanel, the epitome of Parisian haute couture, opens its first stand-alone boutique in Palo Alto this Friday.

Sofia Rios·June 26, 2026
Bruno Sialelli in the Balenciaga couture studio, reviewing design sketches with a mannequin and unfinished gown in the background.
The Style Report

Bruno Sialelli joins Balenciaga's couture studio

Just weeks before Pierpaolo Piccioli's highly anticipated first haute couture collection for Balenciaga, notable design talent Bruno Sialelli has quietly joined the brand's couture studio.

Sofia Rios·June 15, 2026
Nina Dobrev stuns in a sheer, feathered two-piece bridal-inspired outfit with a $6,390 corset on the red carpet.
The Style Report

Nina Dobrev Inspires Sheer Feathered Two-Piece Bridal Trend

Nina Dobrev stepped onto the 72nd Taormina Film Festival red carpet in a sheer, feathered two-piece.

Fatima Al-Jamil·June 14, 2026
Manish Malhotra's stunning Indian-inspired couture collection presented on the runway at Paris Couture Week 2026.
The Style Report

Manish Malhotra Debuts at Paris Couture Week 2026

For the first time, Indian couturier Manish Malhotra will debut on the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar this July.

Fatima Al-Jamil·June 2, 2026
Giambattista Valli in his atelier, exuding confidence and artistic control after reacquiring his namesake fashion house from Artémis.
The Style Report

Giambattista Valli buys back his namesake fashion house

Just weeks after cancelling its Paris haute couture show, Giambattista Valli has reacquired full ownership of his eponymous luxury brand from Artémis.

Fatima Al-Jamil·May 20, 2026
A glamorous red carpet scene at the Met Gala 2026, showcasing attendees in exquisite haute couture inspired by Indian craftsmanship and textiles.
Artisan Spotlight

Indian Craftsmanship Shines: Artistic Moments at Met Gala 2026

The Met Gala 2026 became a significant platform for Indian craftsmanship, with attendees showcasing traditional art forms like Kalamkari, Shola carving, and Pichwai integrated into haute couture. This event highlighted India's rich artistic heritage and its growing influence on the global fashion stage.

Fatima Al-Jamil·May 15, 2026