Designers take haute couture to the next level at Paris Fashion Week. Discover the 5 trends most seen on the runways.

Haute Couture Week is held in Paris twice a year, showcasing the best of the fashion industry, with renowned designers presenting the best of their Haute Couture collections and leaving the public and guest stars in awe. And, with the start of the Spring Summer 2023 shows, there has been nothing but an abundance of glamour and the highest forms of craftsmanship.

This season’s calendar began with Schiaparelli and Dior and ended with Fendi followed by Armani, Chanel and Valentino. All gave a lesson in style with their amazing designs, and not only this but also gave birth to the trends that emerged on the runways that were and will be all the rage in 2023.

Daniel Roseberry kicked off the Schiaparelli house, marking the beginning of an extravagant and fanciful fashion week in Paris. Influenced by Dante’s Inferno, he presented everything from velvet column dresses and mirrored sequins to large animal heads that looked very realistic. “This collection is my homage to doubt,” he explained. Meanwhile, Fendi opted for a beautifully delicate collection of translucent and diaphanous dresses, with an emphasis on luminosity and wearability. Large earrings, tulle and metallics were the protagonists. The latter was one of the most seen fashion trends: metallic fabrics, where brands, such as Dior, Paco Rabanne and Jean Paul Gaultier offered their own touch in their striking finish.

From textures with rhinestones at Dior to exaggerated necklines, as seen at Valentino and Schiaparelli, we leave you with our favourite trends from Haute Couture Week Spring Summer 2023.

STATEMENT JEWELLERY

Statement jewellery has gone in and out of style for decades. However, it’s once again around us. Creative designers, such as Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Schiaparelli, Jean Paul Gaultier, and more, have opted for chunky, sparkly and gold jewellery, whether earrings, necklines or headpieces to adorn the designs.

BEADING

During most haute couture collections, fashion houses, such as Valentino, Schiaparelli, Dior, and more unique pieces with exquisite bead embroidery details. It looks so stylish, elegant and classic on pieces! We cannot wait to try this trend!

ANIMALS

Haute Couture always aims to deliver refined artistry and the highest levels of craftsmanship on its runways. For this spring-summer 2023 couture week, labels Chanel, Rahul Mishra, Georges Hobeika, Schiaparelli, and more, debuted otherworldly designs with animal motifs on pieces, and we loved it!

METALLIC FABRICS

Metallic fabrics definitely had their moment in 2022. At the Spring/Summer 2023 Haute Couture 2023, luxury fashion houses, such as Fendi, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Schiaparelli, and more featured models wearing shiny-metallic pieces. Metallic fabrics are perfect to add to your outfits in spring and summer for an extra flair in your ensembles. It will definitely be one of the must-have fabrics of the season.

EXTRAVAGANT NECKLINES

For the season, Schiaparelli, Jean Paul Gaultier, Valentino, and more, have opted for extravagant necklines to adorn the designs. The emphasis was on bold, and dramatic finishes that radiate timeless elegance in designs.