Haute Couture

4 articles

Model wearing a futuristic Iris Van Herpen couture gown that glows with contained blue plasma, showcasing radical material innovation on the runway.

Fall 2026 Couture: Plasma Dresses & Radical Innovation

Iris Van Herpen unveiled wearable dresses that glowed with actual plasma for the Fall 2026 couture season, pushing the boundaries of material and technology on the runway.

Julian Beaumont·August 2, 2026

Exterior view of the grand new Hermès flagship store on London's Bond Street, showcasing its elegant architecture and illuminated entrance.

Travel

Hermès opens new 21,500-square-foot flagship on London's Bond Street

Hermès has unveiled its sixth 'house' at 166 New Bond Street in London, a sprawling flagship spanning nearly 2,000 square meters and featuring 55 distinct rooms, according to Vanity Fair and Business

Evelyn Chen·June 29, 2026

Models showcase ADELSOMA's wearable furniture as high fashion on an opulent, futuristic runway, blurring lines between art, fashion, and design.

Culture

ADELSOMA Blurs Lines: Furniture Becomes Wearable Art in Luxury's Newest Trend

A single ADELSOMA 'wearable armchair' recently commanded $150,000 at Christie's, setting a new benchmark in the luxury market.

Katerina Volkova·June 6, 2026

An avant-garde haute couture garment displayed as a sculpture in a dimly lit atelier, representing Sylvain Castet's fusion of fashion and fine art.

Culture

Sylvain Castet's Haute Couture Aesthetic Redefines Luxury Landscape

Forget runway shows and seasonal collections: Sylvain Castet's Arttitude articulates a new fashion paradigm where haute couture is indistinguishable from fine art, challenging decades of industry trad

Julian Beaumont·May 14, 2026