Here are some standout moments from the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season of the fashion extravaganza
Isabelle Huppert walked at the Balenciaga show in a turtleneck (Pic: Instagram/Isabelle Huppert)
Demna bows out at Balenciaga
Georgian fashion designer Demna bowed out at Balenciaga after a decade in-charge with a show that had several celebrities in attendance. Kim Kardashian walked the room in a slip dress, while veteran French actress Isabelle Huppert appeared in a turtleneck pulled up to her ears
Models present creations for Giorgio Armani Prive
Giorgio Armani absent
One notable absentee was Giorgio Armani, 91, who missed the Paris Armani Prive show on doctors' orders. However, he said that he had "followed and overseen every aspect of the show remotely"
Cardi B in Schiaparelli (L) and Ashi Studio (R) creations at Paris Haute Couture Week (Pics: Instagram/Cardi B)
Cardi B steals the show
New York rapper Cardi B had a busy week in Paris and seemed intent on out-couturing many of the models. She appeared at the opening show of the week at Schiaparelli in a tasselled neckpiece. She also made an appearance in a Rahul Mishra ensemble on the same day. The next day, she turned heads at Stephane Rolland, with a sculptural black headpiece. On Wednesday, she was front row at Balenciaga
A model presents a creation by Rahul Mishra
Floral patterns dominate
Floral patterns were everywhere, with the rose especially dominant
Models present creations by Elie Saab (L), Armani Prive (C), Robert Wun (R)
Giambattista Valli adorned airy gowns with oversized fabric roses, Elie Saab featured them on princess-style dresses, while Armani Prive used pearl-embroidered roses. Balenciaga incorporated rose sequin prints into a skirt suit and Robert Wun showcased black-and-white roses on a structured strapless crinoline dress
(L) Rami Al Ali; (R) A model presents a creation by the designer
First Syrian designer at Paris Couture Week
Syrian designer Rami Al Ali made history as the first couturier from his country to take part in the official Paris calendar, holding back tears at the end of his show of exquisitely tailored pieces
Models present creations by Rahul Mishra
Rahul Mishra shines
Rahul Mishra, the only Indian designer at this edition of the fashion extravaganza, made an impact with his collection 'Becoming Love', which embodied the evolution of love through seven stages
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