Paris Couture Week 2025: Milestones and Fantastical Designs Take Center Stage

Chanel marks 110 years, Armani celebrates two decades of Privé, and designers push boundaries with theatrical and historical inspirations.

Chanel's collection, showcased at the Grand Palais, honored 110 years of haute couture with fresh interpretations of its classic designs, including embroidered tweeds and silk shirt dresses.
Giorgio Armani celebrated 20 years of Armani Privé with a dazzling collection titled 'Lumières,' featuring 94 looks inspired by light and shimmer, presented at the newly acquired Palazzo Armani.
Alessandro Michele debuted his first Valentino couture collection, blending historical and literary references with intricate craftsmanship, including crinolines and Harlequin motifs.
Dior's show at Musée Rodin explored themes of transformation with designs inspired by childhood, featuring floral embroidery, raffia crinolines, and trapeze silhouettes.
Schiaparelli and other designers embraced fantastical elements, with dramatic corsetry, surrealist shapes, and nods to archival fashion, highlighting couture's blend of innovation and heritage.