While the traditional fashion show amasses plenty of excitement—especially from the K-Pop fans swarming to catch a glimpse of their favourite celebrities inside—Haute Couture is where you'll spy the weirdest and most wonderful creations, with the confines of ready-to-wear largely out of the window. And the Autumn/Winter 26 shows did not disappoint.
Jean Paul Gaultier pushed the parameters of Marie Antoinette-inspired styling. Schiaparelli swapped traditional couture-worthy fabrics for synthetic fibres. And Chanel created its own fantasy land, bringing many a favourite fairytale to life, complete with a life-sized scarecrow, fairy-adorned shoes and a Jack and the Beanstalk-printed silk. The inspiration clearly running wild.
