The Best Fashion Trends From F/W 2023 Haute Couture Week

Designers presented their latest haute couture collections in Paris and showcased the most incredible fashion trends for this year.

The recently concluded Haute couture week has ended. This year, the most imaginative and skilled designers have gathered in Paris to present their stunning collections, including Chanel, Dior, Fendi, and many more luxury fashion brands. 

Making a statement with the location choice, newcomer Thom Browne showcased his debut collection of grey suiting pieces at the Grand Palais Garnier opera house. Meanwhile, Pieter Mulier’s exceptional flair for elegant design was showcased at Alaïa, and Demna experimented with unconventional silhouettes at Balenciaga. 

Most of these designers opted for dramatic settings for their couture shows to objectively elevated the anticipation surrounding the garments and celebrate the meticulous craftsmanship carried out by luxury ateliers. Catering mainly to VIP clients in search of tailored or one-of-a-kind designs for their expansive wardrobes, these collections were intended to captivate and inspire even those who cannot afford them.

Despite the recent focus on understated luxury in high-end fashion discourse, striking creations continue to emerge in this realm. From exquisite rosettes to XXL bows, the six boldest upcoming fashion trends straight from the runway are sure to dazzle and inspire.

CORSET-STYLE TOPS

This year, designers proposed corset-style tops as a prominent trend. However, the Schiaparelli, Zuhair Murad, and Ashi Studio collections took this trend to new heights during couture week, proposing stunning corsets in sheer fabrics or tops with visible boning details.

Spotted at: Schiaparelli, Zuhair Murad, Ashi Studio.

EXQUISITE ROSETTES

Floral motifs are back this year! This fall/winter season sees the eternal presence of garden blooms. Designers like Armani Privé, Chanel, and Giambattista Valli proposed embroidered and printed roses to take centre stage on their runway shows. Exquisite 3-D rosettes become a key element to add an extra dimension to the trend, with textured designs blossoming on the looks, particularly notable at Armani Privé.

Spotted at: Armani Privé, Giambattista Valli, Chanel.

GLAMOROUS BEJEWELLED GITZ

Haute Couture garments are known for taking a team of highly skilled seamstresses hundreds of hours to create. This fact becomes readily apparent when examining pieces from the Tony Ward, Fendi, and Elie Saab runways, which featured not only jewel-encrusted designs but also, in many cases, sheer fabrics. To channel this glamorous and indulgent trend, consider scaling it down to a single element like a crop top or accessory.

Spotted at: Fendi, Tony Ward, Elie Saab.

XXL BOWS

The bows showcased in this season’s Haute Couture collections were truly extraordinary in their size. Designers such as ArdAzAei, Viktor & Rolf, and Rahul Mishra skillfully incorporated meticulously tied XXL bows into their ensembles. We enthusiastically suggest embracing the voluminous trend observed on the runway by incorporating a top with an oversized bow tie or by adding a detachable bow or luxurious ribbon belt to your accessories collection.

Spotted at: ArdAzAei, Viktor & Rolf, Rahul Mishra.

CELESTIAL FANTASY

Haute Couture Fashion week showcased the emergence of golden goddesses. These ensembles veered towards a more fluid gold tone rather than an armour-like finish, making it an ideal trend to recreate at home with a refined gold dress.

Spotted at: Iris Van Herpen, Maison Sara Chraibi, Jean Paul Gaultier.

BRIDE VIBES

From beachy destination weddings to quiet courthouse ceremonies, contemporary brides seek dresses that break away from the traditional princess silhouette. This season, designers, including Chanel, Rahul Mishra, and Thom Browne, cater to this group by thinking beyond conventions and presenting their clients with something unique, hyper-specific to their chosen wedding type, and entirely unexpected.

Spotted at: Chanel, Rahul Mishra, Thom Browne.