Witness a miraculous catch of Japanese precision and Italian savoir-faire: watch the full Setchu spring/summer 2027 runway presentation now on FashionTV!

Unveiled to a captivated audience during Milan Fashion Week, designer Satoshi Kuwata delivered his most intimate, emotionally resonant collection to date for Setchu’s S/S 2027 season. Titled “Caught in the Nets,” the collection serves as a poetic translation of Kuwata’s recent travels to the abundant fishing grounds of Gabon.

Navigating a world of constant change, the 2023 LVMH Prize winner intentionally rejected the industry’s pressure for commercial excess – editing the presentation down to a hyper-focused, masterfully executed selection of looks. The result is a striking narrative where everyday utilitarian clothing is elevated into a fluid, graceful, and highly protective contemporary armor. The runway came alive with a genderless cast of “sirens” enveloped in intricate textile geometry.

The collection’s core motif was beautifully realized through multi-colored networks of leather cords, meticulously hand-knotted by artisans using the traditional “Japanese Square Knot” technique. These fragile yet incredibly resilient net overlays gracefully draped over olive dresses and sharp tailoring, responding organically to the body’s movement. Kuwata seamlessly merged Savile Row tailoring precision with Japanese origami principles, introducing a dynamic tension between the rectangle and the circle.

Jersey fabrics were held taut by large, clean circular cavities piercing through minimalist black dresses and white tops, framing the skin in fragments while demonstrating an absolute mastery of mathematical cut and hidden fastening systems.

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Admire a breathtaking revival of classical form and modern empowerment – watch the Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2026/27 Haute Couture showcase now on FashionTV!

Under the roof of a leafy hothouse constructed in the historic gardens of the Musee Rodin, Jonathan Anderson delivered his highly anticipated sophomore haute couture collection for Christian Dior on July 6, 2026. Stepping firmly into the spotlight following Maria Grazia Chiuri’s historic tenure, Anderson has established a radical new creative direction for the house – one that directly treats the discipline of haute couture as an artistic laboratory.

For the fall/winter 2026/27 season, Anderson staged an ambitious, visceral dialogue between fine art and fashion, taking the pioneering, fluid sculptures of American feminist artist Lynda Benglis as his ultimate creative catalyst. The runway, finished in a sleek, reflective black lacquer, was surrounded by dense green foliage, ferns, and exotic plantings meant to evoke Benglis’s personal gardens in New Mexico and India.

This natural, slightly untamed setting served as the perfect framework for a collection centered around the concept of “material in motion.” The ultimate litmus test for any designer entering the gates of 30 Avenue Montaigne is the reinvention of the iconic 1947 Bar Suit. Anderson’s brilliant solution was essentially to melt it down – stripping away the rigid internal padding and stiff corseting of old, and replacing them with sensuously draped, bias-cut shapes, fluid silk pajama-style sets, and featherweight knitted jackets that gave the female form absolute freedom of movement.

The 66 looks beautifully mirrored Benglis’s famous practice of converting two-dimensional materials into voluptuous, three-dimensional forms. Anderson toyed masterfully with the illusion of rigor and the poetry of fluid drapery. In a direct nod to the artist’s legendary use of chicken wire to mold heavy, poured materials, the Dior ateliers produced voluminous, jaw-dropping skirts constructed from silver metallic netting and crushed-foil-pleated silks that danced under the studio lights like liquid metal.

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Step onto the windswept sands of Paris Haute Couture Week – watch the Tony Ward collection film on FashionTV!

Staged within the historic Refectoire des Cordeliers during Paris Haute Couture Week on July 6, 2026, Lebanese designer Tony Ward unveiled a masterwork of textile evolution with his Fall/Winter 2026/27 collection, “Whispers of the Dunes”.

Fondly nicknamed “the Architect of Detail,” Ward approached the desert not as a barren, static backdrop, but as a living, breathing force. The runway room was completely transformed into an immersive desert topography, with undulating seating arrangements mirroring the curves of sand dunes, setting a serene, unhurried pace for a collection deeply rooted in the themes of resilience and fluid transformation.

The show’s progression beautifully mirrored the changing light of a desert day. Opening with soft sand, ivory, and beige tones, the palette gradually bled into warm amber, burnt earth, nomadic reds, and anthracite blacks before dissolving back into soft sunrise golds.

The initial silhouettes utilized soft draping, layered veils, and wrapped constructions that spoke directly to the protective traditions of nomadic travelers.

As the collection intensified, Ward introduced striking avant-garde textures, including an exclusive hand-braided silk technique developed entirely in the house’s Beirut ateliers alongside intricate crochet work embedded with hidden Swarovski crystals – a feat requiring five master artisans over 1,000 hours of precision craftsmanship to complete.

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Full portrtait of Isabeli Fontana with backstage & catwalk imges from Milan& Paris shows S/S 08

Music Info:
Performer: Eddie
Title: Pode Me Chamar

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Explore every intricate detail and majestic silhouette, watching the Yanina Couture F/W 26-27 collection film on FashionTV!

Unveiled during Paris Haute Couture Week, legendary designer Yulia Yanina delivered a breathtaking masterclass in hyper-femininity and structural artistry with her Fall/Winter 2026/27 collection. Rooted in the house’s signature dedication to dramatic silhouettes and painstaking artisanal craft, the collection served as a poetic dialogue between historical romance and modern grandeur.

The runway showcased an evolution of form where soft, weightless elements met bold, architectural geometry, creating a striking wardrobe tailored for the contemporary heroine who commands every room she enters. The collection beautifully highlights the specialized hand-embroidery and textile research that defines the Yanina atelier.

Towering, sculptural gowns featured meticulously placed beadwork, intricate lace inserts, and shimmering crystal embellishments that caught the light with every movement. Voluminous capes, dramatic puff sleeves, and cascading tulle layers introduced a sense of theatrical mystery, balanced sharply by sleek, body-skimming velvet numbers and daring transparencies.

Shifting effortlessly from deep, majestic tones to classic monochrome graphics, the Fall/Winter line culminates in an unforgettable array of evening wear that honors heritage while fiercely pushing the boundaries of haute couture.

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