Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Chanel spins a fairy tale, Armani Privé goes boudoir
Matthieu Blazy built a storybook world for his second couture show, while Silvana Armani embraced liquid silhouettes for fall/winter
Here’s what to know about the two collections.
Giant flowers, flying chairs, climbing vines and huge vases adorned the set, conceived in collaboration with designer Martin Brûlé. A watercolour painter – like one of those you often see in Parisian tourist spots like Montmartre – was on hand to draw the dreamscape as the show unfolded.
In a homage to fairy tales, the invitation was a silver pendant in the shape of a book with the words “Once Upon a Time” engraved on the cover. Inside was a small bean, a reference to Jack and the Beanstalk, one of the stories that inspired the collection.
The show opened with a series of sheer, deconstructed suits in a check pattern. Look closely, however, and you’ll notice that those checks are actually rendered in three-dimensional braided ropes. Floral appliqués adorned skirt suits and dresses, while accessories included bean- and animal-shaped minaudières. The shoes were a sight to behold. Shaped like flowers or butterflies, their heels were mini vignettes brought to life.