Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Highlights Chanel's Fantasy Collection and Record Heat

The Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week featured Chanel's Fall/Winter 2026‑27 runway, where creative director Matthieu Blazy presented a fairy‑tale inspired collection of tweed, organza and intricate embroidery, blending imagination with the house's classic tailoring. The show emphasized meticulous craftsmanship by French artisans and created a whimsical garden atmosphere on the runway.

The week was also marked by unprecedented heat, testing the endurance of models, guests and staff across four days of shows. Celebrities such as Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Cardi B and Emma Corrin attended, while designers like Schiaparelli, Balenciaga and Dior showcased their own collections amid the soaring temperatures. The extreme weather became a notable backdrop to the season's most exclusive fashion events.