Christian Dior gives a masterclass in maturity at Paris haute couture week
Interim designers Serge Ruffieux and Lucie Meier give message of unity before widely reported appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri from Valentino
Haute couture shows
Karl Lagerfeld taps the zeitgeist to put Chanel’s atelier centre stage
Designer shuns pop spectacle of previous years to celebrate his craft, in a Paris haute couture week notable for anti-elitist moves
Dior at Blenheim Palace: English countryside meets Parisian style
Despite the lack of a starry designer, the fashion house revisited this historic venue with a mix of Anglophilia, Alexa Chung and equestrian jackets
Armani Privé: lilac blooms on Giorgio’s couture catwalk
Mauve, violet and lavender set the tone for Armani Privé’s Paris collection, with standout moments from two Oscar dress contenders
Rags and riches: John Galliano’s Martin Margiela collection
At this Paris catwalk show, the philosophy of Maison Margiela was clear: to unpick fashion rather than use it to brandish wealth
Directorless Dior proves it does not do turmoil in classic haute couture show
Three months after Raf Simons’ departure, show at Musée Rodin evokes Dior’s eternal muse: the spontaneous, relaxed Parisienne