Haute couture in Spring/Summer 2026 leans into the gravity of craft, silhouette, and emotion, where embellishment is measured, and beauty holds its form.

Tamara Ralph Haute Couture SS 2026

Black velvet gown adorned with mother-of pearl crystal shards, pearls, accompanied by a black stole embellished with crystal xillions and navettes, a black hair twist, and black suede crystal heel empire pumps.

Valentino Haute Couture 2026‘Specula Mundi’ Collection

Black velvet with tone-on-tone feather collar, deep neckline top in black silk crepe and tone-on-tone
satin basque; wrap skirt in heavy black silk crepe with long flame effect train; and headpiece embroidered with black and silver sequins, with three velvet flowers and bursts of black rooster feathers tipped in pink, with black satin finished D’Orsay pumps.

Dior Haute Couture SS 2026

Reimagining bourgeois glamour through a surreal, almost theatrical lens, the look features an enveloping ivory shearling coat that dominates the silhouette, its exaggerated volume and tactile density evoking soft power.

Viktor&Rolf Couture SS 2026

Floor-length dress in black stretch crepe viscose with a close-fitting silhouette. The sleeveless bodice features sculptural arm caps forming a strong V-shaped line. A row of small buttons runs down the centre front. Godet panels open into a full skirt with a dramatic train. The ensemble is finished with a multi layered soleil pleated tulle collar, fading from neon pink to pale blush.

Germanier Haute Couture
Germanier Upcycled LVMH unsold suit with ostrich feathers. Germanier upcyled mask with crystals.

Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda
Double-breasted blazer in double cashmere with chiffon trim, silk tulle skirt with crinoline underskirt and satin heels.

Rahul Mishra SS 2026
Persephone hand-embroidered dress with layered circular sleeves.

Tamara Ralph haute couture SS 2026
Black velvet gown adorned with mother of-pearl crystal shards, pearls, accompanied by a black stole embellished with crystal xillions and navettes, a black hair twist, and black suede crystal heel empire pumps.

Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda
Boned organza dress entirely embroidered with sequins, cabochons, gold wound-thread, brass elements, resins, and crystals.

Stephane Rolland Haute Couture SS 2026
A sharply structured black ensemble sculpts the body with architectural precision – strong shoulders, a cinched waist, and a controlled flare that moves with deliberate tension.

Valentino Haute Couture 2026

‘Specula Mundi’ Collection Black velvet with tone-on tone feather collar, deep neckline top in black silk crepe, and tone-on-tone satin basque; wrap skirt in heavy black silk crepe with long flame-effect train; and headpiece embroidered with black and silver sequins, with three velvet flowers and burts of black rooseter feathers tipped in pink.

PHOTOGRAPHER: RYAN TANDYA
STYLIST AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR: SERGI PADIAL
MODEL: LOLA GAUTHO AT SELECT MODELS PARIS
MAKE UP: SOPHIA GUNEV
HAIR STYLIST: HIROMISTU YAFUNE
NAIL ARTIST: ANASTASIA HERASYMENIUK
PRODUCTION MANAGER: RORO MROUE
PRODUCER ON SET: MICHÈLE NAY
STYLIST’S ASSISTANTS: OLIVIA RUGGIERO & ANTIA VIQUEIRA