The Most Avant Garde Haute Couture Looks of Fall/Winter 2024

At long last, it's time for the world’s most renowned fashion houses to present their Haute Couture collections for the Fall/Winter 2024 season, which runs from June 24 to June 27 in Paris. Each show acts as a journey into the world of fashion that showcases all of the luxurious fabrics, cuts, and intricate details that go into creating sartorial masterpieces. 

Haute couture refers to the creation of exclusive fashions. Known for experimental inspirations, crafted with expensive fabric, and sewn with extreme detail, the world of Haute Couture is one of style and eccentricity. Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode was founded in 1973, but haute couture was created in 1868 by Charles Frederick Worth who is considered by many fashion historians to be the father of haute couture and the world of grandiose style. Haute Couture also gives labels the opportunity to explore and push the limits of artistic designs that aren’t always realistic to include in everyday ready-to-wear lines.

Throughout the 20th century, masters such as Pierre Balmain, Yves Saint Laurent, and Elsa Schiaparelli have created stunning, handmade pieces that have been worn by some of society's most prominent women. 

This season's most buzz-worthy shows have so far featured Chanel's opulent, theatrical collection embodying the opera's aesthetic, Dior's reinterpretation of ancient athleticwear into couture fashion, and Schiaparelli's celebration of the idea of rebirth. The Chanel show was held at Paris Palais Garnier Opera House, while Dior’s show took place at Musée Rodin, and Schiaparelli’s show was staged in the basement of the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild.

Haute Couture Week in Paris is also a major hub for celebrities and style icons, who flock to the capitol from across the world. Among those spotted so far are Kylie Jenner, Charlie XCX, Katy Perry, Naomi Watts, Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightley, Doja Cat, J Lo, Serena Williams, and more. 

In the midst of Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture, L'OFFICIEL has rounded up some of the most avant-garde moments from this week.