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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Adamson

The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable

France Fashion Chanel S/S 26 - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Paris couture this season did something unexpected: It got lighter and down to earth.

Not just in fabric, but in attitude.

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