There is no doubt in the fact that Paris is the most influential fashion capital of the world, along with its rich heritage, culture, and art. Ruling the fashion industry since the 17th century, Parisian fashion continues to attract fashion designers, models, couturiers, and fashion enthusiasts from across the globe. It is also the base for major luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, and Hermès. The most-awaited Paris Fashion Week has the Crème de la Crème of the fashion world flying down to grace the event.
As fashion is ingrained in the culture of Paris, French fashion is incomplete without the mention of haute couture – a French term meaning “high dressmaking”. Haute couture, invented in Paris itself, is a luxurious art form that symbolizes sophistication and grandeur by creating high-end clothing designs. Following the aftermath of World War II, haute couture quickly regained its popularity in France and revolutionized the world of fashion. Today, almost every fashion designer delves into the concept of haute couture as a major fashion inspiration.
While exploring the world of haute couture, fashion designers are often inspired by the art and splendor that Paris has to offer. Parisian impressions and the opulence and vibrant atmosphere of the city are the prime reasons why fashion designers come to express their imagination for their beautiful couture collections.
Parisian monuments also serve as a huge inspiration for fashion designers to create some magical haute couture outfits. The world-famous monuments that define excellent craftsmanship, intricacy, grandeur, and allure are synonymous with the exquisite and delicate couture garments crafted by fashion designers. Created with artistic impressions and the finest fabrics, Paris-inspired couture has the power to reflect the emotions of the wearer and make them shine as bright as the magnificence of the Eiffel Tower or the Notre Dame Cathedral.
A form of haute couture that stays as timeless as the Parisian monuments, the outfits exude grace and magic with every style and pattern, getting high-end fashion on par with the resplendent architecture of the city. Delicate silky tulles amalgamated with underlays of lace, satin, and velvet are woven together to create an exemplary collection of elegance, richness, and sophistication. A haute couture art that perfectly complements the intrinsic beauty of the popular monuments.
One can only imagine the confidence and grace the wearer would exude on being draped in the creations inspired by the most magical art forms in the world. For anyone wearing these couture garments, it is indeed a feeling of gratitude, to say the least. It wouldn’t be wrong to claim that fashion designers creating such exclusive collections of garments should be complimented and applauded in the same way we hail precious Parisian art and heritage.
Iskra Banović is our seasoned Editor-in-Chief at Blufashion. She has been steering the website’s content and editorial direction since 2018. With a rich background in fashion design, Iskra’s expertise spans across fashion, interior design, beauty, lifestyle, travel, and culture.
