Some couturiers get to modernise houses owned by luxury groups. Among them is Duran Lantink, who draws on Jean Paul Gaultier's ballet-costume era for his inspiration. Independent houses, by contrast, must create from scratch. Iris van Herpen turns to science. Rahul Mishra finds inspiration in the beauty of Hindu goddesses. Imane Ayissi pays tribute to his late mother. Finally, Kevin Germanier keeps celebrating the most desirable approach to recycling imaginable.
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Haute Couture, autumn-winter 2026/27: Make way for the independent labels
Iris van Herpen
Duran Lantink
Imane Ayissi
Jean Paul Gaultier
Kevin Germanier
Rahul Mishra
Hindu
Luxury
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