Haute Couture AW 2026/2027: Independent Houses Take Center Stage
The autumn-winter 2026/2027 haute couture collections highlight the work of independent designers who must create from scratch, unlike their counterparts at luxury group-owned houses. Duran Lantink, for Jean-Paul Gaultier, draws on the brand's ballet costume period. Iris van Herpen collaborates with science to produce a plasma dress. Rahul Mishra finds inspiration in the beauty of Hindu goddesses. Imane Ayissi pays tribute to his mother, Miss Indépendance Cameroun 1960. Kevin Germanier continues his celebration of recycling. The report was published by France 24 on September 7, 2026, and includes a video that requires cookies and may be blocked by browser extensions.
Key facts
- The collections are for autumn-winter 2026/2027.
- Independent houses must create ex-nihilo.
- Duran Lantink designs for Jean-Paul Gaultier, inspired by its ballet costume period.
- Iris van Herpen uses science to create a plasma dress.
- Rahul Mishra borrows from the beauty of Hindu goddesses.
- Imane Ayissi honors his mother, Miss Indépendance Cameroun 1960.
- Kevin Germanier continues to celebrate recycling.
- The report was published by France 24 on 07/09/2026.
Entities
Artists
- Duran Lantink
- Jean-Paul Gaultier
- Iris van Herpen
- Rahul Mishra
- Imane Ayissi
- Kevin Germanier
Institutions
- France 24
Locations
- Cameroun