Paris Couture Week Highlights: Piccioli's Balenciaga, Roseberry's Schiaparelli, and More
Chloe, Claire Thompson-Jonville, and Sarah Mower shared their reflections on the emotional peaks of Paris Couture Week during a Vogue podcast, which was recorded following the Balenciaga presentation at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. Pierpaolo Piccioli's inaugural couture collection for Balenciaga showcased vibrant hues and feathers, attracting celebrities like Cynthia Erivo, Naomi Watts, and Teyana Taylor. The panel remarked that the collection distinctly represented Piccioli's vision after two seasons under Demna. They also evaluated shows from Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli, Jonathan Anderson at Dior, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, and Michael Stewart's debut at Standing Ground. Future highlights include Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier, Maria Grazia Chiuri at Fendi in Rome, and Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda in Sicily, all discussed amidst a Paris heat wave.
Key facts
- Pierpaolo Piccioli presented his first couture collection for Balenciaga at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris.
- The collection was richly colored and feather-heavy, with Cynthia Erivo, Naomi Watts, and Teyana Taylor in the front row.
- Daniel Roseberry's Schiaparelli show featured a chrome runway and silicone pieces inspired by a company that manufactures silicone baby dolls.
- Jonathan Anderson's second Dior couture collection included knotted, sculptural details inspired by artist Lynda Benglis.
- Matthieu Blazy's second Chanel couture show included jacket linings stitched with models' handwritten to-do lists.
- Michael Stewart's couture debut at Standing Ground was staged at the Irish Embassy.
- Upcoming shows include Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier, Maria Grazia Chiuri at Fendi in Rome, and Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda in Sicily.
- The Paris heat wave influenced designers to rethink fabrics and made hand fans a must-have accessory.
Entities
Artists
- Pierpaolo Piccioli
- Demna
- Cynthia Erivo
- Naomi Watts
- Teyana Taylor
- Daniel Roseberry
- Jonathan Anderson
- Lynda Benglis
- Matthieu Blazy
- Michael Stewart
- Duran Lantink
- Maria Grazia Chiuri
Institutions
- Vogue
- Vogue France
- Vogue Runway
- Balenciaga
- Schiaparelli
- Dior
- Chanel
- Standing Ground
- Irish Embassy
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Fendi
- Dolce & Gabbana
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
- Rome
- Italy
- Sicily
- Ireland