In a blink of an eye, Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2023 came and went. Reminisce on all the best moments from the past several days, ahead.
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Mugler
The label ended its two-year runway hiatus with a star-studded Fall/Winter 2023 show during Couture Week. Comedian and writer Ziwe Fumudoh made her catwalk debut in a lacy set alongside ‘90s supermodels Amber Valletta, Eva Herzigova, and Shalom Harlow.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Viktor & Rolf
Rolf Snoeren and Viktor Horsting took the concept of a ballgown and spun it on its head via the most surrealist and amusing creations. Models showcased a bevy of unexpected tulle gowns, which were rotated in every angle imaginable.Francois Durand/Getty Images
Chanel
Apple Martin (the 18-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin) made her Fashion Week debut at Chanel, which was fitting as Karl Lagerfeld reportedly met Apple when she was one and proclaimed that one day she’d be a “Chanel girl.”Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Schiaparelli
Creative Director Daniel Roseberry was inspired by Dante’s Inferno for the house’s collection and outfitted his models in dresses with foam animal heads. Irina Shayk modeled the show-stopping lion head look, which Kylie Jenner also wore while sitting in the front row.Estrop/Getty Images
Valentino
Supermodel Kristen McMenamy took a tumble on the runway at Valentino, but she recovered quickly like a pro and finished her catwalk stroll sans shoes.Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Valentino
BTS member Suga caused a frenzy with fans and photographers as he made his way into Valentino. The rapper is the house’s newest brand ambassador and this was his first-ever runway show. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Jean Paul Gaultier
Since Gaultier retired, the label brings on guest designers for its couture collections. Haider Ackermann served as its fourth visionary, debuting a tailored lineup opposite of the label’s more theatrical designs. Gaultier, who sat front row, seemed to approve.Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Fendi
Every major Hollywood star came to support Kim Jones’ latest collection, which centered on lightness and ease of wear. The front row boasted notable names like Sarah Paulson, Kerry Washington, Courtney Love, Amber Valletta, and House of Dragon breakout star Milly Alcock.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Fendi
Dior
Maria Grazia Chiuri paid tribute to the famed Josephine Baker in Dior’s new couture collection. The designs consisted of Roaring Twenties-inspired looks, from fringed dresses to satin leotards, complete with models wearing Baker’s iconic hairstyle: the Eton crop.Estrop by Getty Images
Armani Privé
This year belongs to Michelle Yeoh, who’s the first Asian woman Oscar nominee in the Best Actress category. She’s making her rounds in the media circuit and attended the Armani Privé couture show. (Yeoh previously wore the label to the 80th Golden Globe Awards.)Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images