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PARIS HAUTE COUTURE WEEK S/S 2026
SCHIAPARELLI, CHRISTIAN DIOR, CHANEL, VALENTINO and VIKTOR & ROLF.
Birds of Paradise or Birds of Prey? ‘Flight’ and ‘Escapism’ is a Recurring Theme, with Feathers Featuring in Many Offerings.
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Hands down the most glamorous of the all of Fashion Week Season, Paris Haute Couture Week exploded across the City of Light with celebrities, fashionistas and their seductive groupies lighting up every Paris street and historic venue. All looking (almost) as striking as the shows they dressed up to be seen at! (Do see our little collection of celebrities and their frocks!)
Schiaparelli kicked off events, laying the foundation for a week of unadulterated creativity, artistry and sheer fantasy.
Jonathan Anderson’s very first show for Christian Dior was a highly anticipated event, and one that set the tone for a week of the most wonderous, hand-crafted couture imaginable.
Day 2 saw legendary couture houses Chanel and Armani telling their stories through unrivalled imagination, wizard-like construction, hundreds and hundreds of hours of meticulous hand-stitching and nimble finger-work, bringing the already fabulous silks, satins and sequins to life on the runway.
Day 3 delivered a dose of hauntingly beautiful nostalgia when the House of Valentino paid tribute to their founder who passed away a few days prior to the show. It was a collection that properly got the chins wagging, and one that will no doubt go down in the fashion history books as simply epic.
Quirky Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf (who made ‘the bow’ famous a few decades ago now – and thankfully never stopped showcasing that festive accessory) pulled off a most memorable show with dramatic black silhouettes and, yes, that bow making a cameo appearance again.
All in all, the poetry, the romance, the magic and avant-garde nature of the shows made for a week that allowed the average mortal to drool, to dream, to be inspired and to escape to a world of blissful fantasy.
Long live fabulous couture, long live the folks who take their time to create it… and of course, a huge thumbs up to those who wear these beautiful works of art.
VALENTINO
Watch Valentino’s Show here:
Creative director Alessandro Michele pulled off a show that left the chins wagging well after the shows. Legendary founder of the House of Valentino, Valentino Garavani, passed away only days before the shows, and as the fashion world mourns the loss of yet another stalwart, they were somewhat consoled by a collection that remembered the very best of Valentino’s offerings over the decades.
To say it was a glamorous affair would not begin to do justice to a collection that was so over the top it will no doubt go down in fashion history. This while ‘voyeurs’ took a sneaky look though tiny windows at the runway.
Elizabethan collars and cuffs, oversized bows, headpieces that will make any epic 50s Hollywood film pale in comparison…. It was simply a spectacle to behold, with one piece outdoing the next in ‘wow’-factor.
Think Elizabeth Taylor in the epic film Cleopatra, with an infinite wardrobe of frocks, capes and accessories to choose from, and you’ll have nailed the essence of the offering.
There was simply no end to the enchanting array of cloaks, feather trims, fringing, sequins and other deliciously outrageous extravagances.
And above all, the haute couture essence of the collection didn’t go unnoticed: one could only imagine the hundreds of hours that went into creating these OTT theatrical pieces: the endless hand beading, the stitching on of infinite boa feathers and the weeks and months of hand-embroidery, to present us with this unbeatable otherworldly feat.
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SCHIAPARELLI
Watch Schiaparelli’s Show here:
That creative director Daniel Roseberry was inspired by the ceiling Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel as well as the film Alien, was evident throughout a collection that posed the difficult question, what do we do when our world erupts into chaos – as it seems to have done already?
The collection was an eternal juxtaposition between the beautiful and the scary.
Rather than showcasing the ‘tame’ flower kingdom – a conventional subject for inspiration when it comes to haute couture – Roseberry turned instead to fauna, the animal kingdom, with its beauty and cruelty, its culture of being either predator or prey, hunter or hunted.
Scary alligator and venomous scorpion tails, the feathered wings of birds of prey, ominous-looking beaks and horns were incorporated into tailored jackets and dresses, to jaw-dropping effect.
Fish (a poisonous blowfish to be exact) inspired an organza suit that exploded into oversized shoulder spikes, and exaggerated bird beaks decorated (if that’s the term!) the front and back of jackets. A black jacket ended in a huge curled scorpion tail while a crocodile spine formed the front of a black ballgown.
If food for thought in today’s topsy-turvy world was the intention of this collection, Roseberry certainly succeeded. Beauty mixed with fear and anger is indeed a recipe that’s unforgettable! Hence silhouettes were uber-shapely, body-hugging (or rather, body-squeezing) and sharp.
Roseberry explained his philosophy for the collection by quoting philosopher David Whyte, “Anger is the deepest form of compassion, for another, for the world, for the self, for a life, for the body, for a family, and for all our ideals, possibly about to be hurt.”
Looking past the collection’s philosophy, the actual nitty gritty of the craftsmanship was awe-inspiring. As for man/woman hours, allegedly it took in access of 8000 hours to sew – by hand of course – 65000 raw silk electric blue feathers onto a floor-sweeping gown. And that’s just one of the pieces!
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CHRISTIAN DIOR
Watch Christian Dior’s Show here: https://www.fhcm.paris/en/collection/christian-dior-haute-couture-springsummer-2026
Everything came up roses for Jonathan Anderson in his debut creative directorship for the House of Christian Dior. In fact, the collection was blooming marvelous! (It must’ve been quite something to have one of your ultimate fashion heroes, John Galliano, sitting front row, too.) A star-studded crowd that included Brigitte Macron, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, was in attendance.
The show kicked off one hour late, with a set of sexy pleated dresses that paid tribute to a Kenyan-born artist, Magdalene Odundo – as soon as Rihanna, who was (very) fashionably late, arrived!
The collection was classic Dior, but a delightfully modernized version thereof: silhouettes were fluid and light – utterly wearable, and lo and behold, not a typical Dior corset in sight!
Transparent vests were juxtaposed with voluminous urn-shaped draped skirts (reminding one a little of Donna Karan’s 1990s silhouette), soft exaggerated bows decorated waistlines, bell-shaped skirts looked super elegant and silvery metallics were both fluid and structured at the same time.
The most striking accessories were the oversized floral earrings and elegant clutch bags.
Pops of colour – the likes of a tangerine shawl and lime green scarf – transformed the soft, pastel-based frocks. Loafers were made from antique cloth – sheer perfection!
This is a collection that achieves what few couture offerings can: it’s fresh, super elegant and avant-garde, but can quite easily be dressed down. What more can one ask for?
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CHANEL
Watch Chanel’s Show here: https://www.fhcm.paris/en/collection/chanel-haute-couture-springsummer-2026
It was impossible not to notice the giant, colourful toadstools that filled the runway at Matthieu Blazy’s first couture show for Chanel. An enchanted garden was created to host this first offering.
This set the tone for a show that, in many respects, required the Chanel woman to go right back to the roots of the brand, and pay tribute to Coco Chanel who championed freedom, emancipation and who famously said, “before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.”
The designer played with that idea throughout the collection, stripping pieces to barely there, light and breezy garments. In fact, in some pieces the fabric was cut away so that skin and underwear were clearly visible, emphasizing the flimsiness of not just the garments, but to be philosophical, perhaps also our very existence?
The theme of birds, and flight, also surfaced throughout, and some pieces were covered in feathers, others boasted printed feather motifs. Some pieces were raven black, others depicted the strong red, purple, chocolate brown and charcoal plumage. Peacock feathers and the dull grey shades of the humble pigeon were to be seen in many pieces.
There wasn’t a typical Chanel’ tweed or boucle, or even Carl Lagerfeldt’ signature accessory, the camellia, to be seen. And yet… it was unmistakably Chanel – from the soft and nude pastels and black, to the many plain and printed chiffon pieces. A quilted handbag perhaps vaguely reminded one of ‘old’ Chanel.
In a collection that evidently wanted to emphasise the psychedelic and the idea of a flight into escapism, Blazy certainly managed to kill two birds with one stone – excuse the pun!
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VIKTOR & ROLF
Watch Viktor & Rolf’s Show here:
The idea of lightness of being, also surfaced at Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf’s Spring/Summer presentations. This seems to have been a theme among designers this season – and how can we blame them for proposing some escapism if we look around us at what’s happening in our world?
Intrinsic to the mostly black collection that Viktor & Rolf presented, was the idea of flight.
In fact, one of the garments depicted a kite, with its connotations of lightness, freedom and the idea of being at the mercy of the elements.
And of course they also championed the idea of ‘general upliftment’ of one’s spirits, which can so easily be achieved by the mere addition of a spot of colour in the shape of a bow, a peplum, a ruffled neck piece, a row of colourful buttons or a decorative sleeve.
A simple addition can indeed transform a simple black outfit into something joyous.
It seems Viktor and Rolf gave us the option to ‘be normal’ and wear the basics, or be somewhat adventurous by layering and adding a touch of magic. The choice is yours!
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Last but not least, here’s what our favourite CELEBRITIES chose to wear…
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Tyla at Valentino
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Dua Lipa at Chanel
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Tilda Swinton at Chanel
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Alexa Cheung at Bulgari
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Carlie Kloss at Dior
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Dakota Johnson at Valentino
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Kate Moss at Saint Laurent
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and founder of Operation PUSH and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has passed away at 84, his family confirmed.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson rose to national prominence during the Civil Rights Movement, marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and advocating for racial equality, voting rights, and economic justice. After King’s assassination in 1968, Jackson continued organizing and mobilizing communities across the country, focusing on expanding opportunities for Black Americans and other marginalized groups.
In 1971, he founded Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity), an organization dedicated to improving economic conditions in Black communities through corporate accountability, education initiatives, and voter registration drives. He later established the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, broadening his mission to build a multiracial political movement centered on social and economic justice.
Jackson made history as one of the first Black candidates to mount serious campaigns for the presidency of the United States. He ran in 1984 and 1988, helping to expand the electorate and encouraging greater political participation among minority communities. His campaigns emphasized coalition-building and introduced issues of economic inequality and civil rights into mainstream political discourse.
In recognition of his decades of advocacy and leadership, Jackson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors. Throughout his life, he remained a vocal advocate for peace, voting rights, labor rights, and international human rights causes.
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy is defined by his commitment to justice and his enduring call to “keep hope alive,” a message that resonated across generations and helped shape modern American politics.
He leaves behind a lasting imprint on the fight for equality and a movement that continues in his name.
📸: Courtesy/Archive
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In the past, we’ve gone on a hunt for the best pieces in a wide range of budgets… but today let’s focus on the upgrade — what to buy next once you’re past the basics. So let’s discuss! What are the upgrades on winter coats? I have a few ideas…
(Psst: check out our latest favorites for classic winter coats here…)
Winter Coats: What To Buy Once You’re Past the Basics
Winter Coats Of Varying Lengths
Odds are good your basic winter coat either hits you somewhere between the top of your knee and the bottom of your hip. And that’s exactly right for your first coat — it’s an incredibly versatile length that works well even if you’re wearing a blazer, and often, a dress or skirt.
Still, the first upgrade I would suggest is to get a longer coat — specifically for days where you’re wearing longer skirts or dresses, but also if you’re wearing a longer cardigan or the like. In my mind there are few things that look worse than a sweater or blazer peeking out of the bottom of a coat, and wearing a coat that is drastically shorter than a skirt always reminds me of middle school.
Below knee length, like the pictured one, is great — you may even be able to find opera length coats, intended to be worn with evening gowns and the like.
I’d also consider getting a hip-length coat if you don’t already have one — they look great with pants, don’t get slammed in car doors (oops), and can hang on the back of your chair if you prefer.
Readers, what length is your everyday coat (or your first basic coat)? What other lengths of winter coats have you found useful?
Better Made, Warmer Coats
Another good upgrade: go for quality. I remember reading that although a cashmere coat always sounds amazing, you actually want a cashmere/wool blend for durability as well as warmth.
After you select what fabric you want, you want to look at the details — is the coat fully lined? Are all of the stitches precise? Are the buttons or zippers a good quality? Are there leather, shearling, or other luxe details?
After your purchase, consider taking your coat to a tailor to get it fitted just to you. As we’ve discussed before, the shoulders are one of the hardest parts to tailor, so hopefully those fit well off the rack. The cuffs should end exactly at your wrist, not longer or shorter, and you may want to consider moving the bottom hem to a spot where your leg curves in — that might be just under your knee or just over the knee. You can also have a tailor add interior pockets (or sew up pockets if you don’t like the way they lay!).
If you’re looking for quality, some of the brands I’ve heard most over the years include Mackage, Fleurette, Cinzia Rocca, Max Mara, The Row, and Akris — readers, what would you add?
Statement Coats
As someone who wears a lot of black, I love a colorful or loud statement coat — and it tends to be a bit of a status symbol as well because you need the closet space to store the coats. I’ve always loved that they can complement your personality and your outfit.
(The gray Mackage above also comes in lovely hot pink!)
Some of our favorite stores and brands to check for statement coats for winter in 2026 include Mackage, Soia & Kyo, COS, J.Crew, and Cuyana.
Readers, do you have any statement coats in your closet? Which ones do you love to wear, and why?
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I love these minimal rings from Catbird, where they’re bestsellers — maybe I’ve just missed it, but I hvaen’t seen the “necklace chain as ring” before, and never as delicately done as it is here. Lovely.
The set contains two rings: their Hundred Summers Ring (top, the one that looks more like a chain) and “Threadbare Ring, Yellow Gold” (bottom, the super thin gold ring). Both are made with 100% recycled 14K gold.
The set was $136, but is now marked to $115.6.
Sales of note for 2/20:
Walk like the world is your runway. The EGO UK Women’s Boots most demanded collection has officially reached “viral status” for Spring 2026. From the TikTok-famous I-Am-The-One wedge to the “Mob Wife” aesthetic of the Guilty slouch boot, these silhouettes are currently dominating street-style feeds from London to New York. Whether you’re leaning into the hardware-heavy biker trend or looking for a razor-sharp stiletto to elevate your night-out fit, this collection delivers high-end drama without the designer price tag.
Guilty Peep Toe Slouched Stiletto Heel Knee High Boot In Black Faux Suede – Shop Now
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On the Scene at the BAFTA Awards: Teyana Taylor in a Plum Colored Burberry Look, Emma Stone in a Black Louis Vuitton Dress, Wunmi Mosaku in a Cobalt Blue Ahluwalia Gown + More
Some of Hollywoods brightest actors and actresses made their way to London to attend the 2026 BAFTA awards held at the Royal Festival Hall.
Teyana Taylor, who has been dominating red carpets left-and-right, was on the scene in a plum colored Burberry gown designed by Daniel Lee. Her long sleeve gown had a dramatic collar that shaped her face, and highlighted her highly sought-after pixie haircut.
Perhaps it’s time that we learn more about her mother Nikki Taylor because it’s evident she raised a powerhouse. Hopefully BET, VH1 or The Aunties Production will consider a documentary.
In addition to Taylor, Emma Stone and Chase Infiniti looked exquisite in their Louis Vuitton dresses that show how interchangeable the brand is.
Emma looked classy and timeless in her black LV dress that had an oval cutout centered. While Chase radiated in a maroon colored strapless dress that featured a dramatic peplum hem.
Sinners actress Wunmi Mosaku took home the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Annie. With a pregnancy glow that enhanced her beautiful melanated complexion, she glistened from head to toe like a star in the midnight sky. She opted for deep cobalt blue gown by British designer Priya Ahluwalia that featured fringe perfectly draped across the body. Think Herver Leger with a twist.
We thought each of these ladies owned the red-carpet in their beautiful ensembles at the BAFTA awards.
What say you? Hot! or Hmmm….?
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The stadium is calling and the fridge needs filling! Get everything sorted for the Rugby this weekend with O’Briens Wine. Whether you are hosting a crowd for the big game or settling in for a nail-biting finish, we’ve curated the ultimate match-day lineup. From crisp whites and robust reds to premium Irish spirits and refreshing alcohol-free picks, we have the perfect pours to see you through every scrum and try. Stock up now and ensure your home bar is “match-fit” before the first whistle blows!
Everything sorted for the Rugby this weekend. From the first pour to final whistle, here’s what to stock.
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