After two-plus years of having to come up with endless innovations in order to show under various lockdowns – on top of the already immense work that goes into creating a fashion show – brands including Dior, Chanel and Schiaparelli made their welcome return to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week last year, bringing a welcome return to the frothy, feathered, frilly, totally fantastical.
This Spring/Summer 2023 season we expect impressive craftsmanship, luxe materials, intricate embroidery and larger-than-life silhouettes, all dramatically set against increasingly grand and complex show sets. There are always a good few sartorial surprises to boot, too, as well as tonnes of wedding dress inspiration, homages to the greats and the hottest new trends for the future.
From Giambattista Valli and Dior to Schiaparelli and Chanel, these are the dreamiest dresses to grace the runways at this season's Paris Haute Couture shows.