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Editorial illustration for Four Ways to Stage a Couture Collection: Intimate Salons, Catwalks, Spectacles and Digital Hybrids
The Runway

Four Ways to Stage a Couture Collection: Intimate Salons, Catwalks, Spectacles and Digital Hybrids

Haute couture houses employ four archetypal presentation formats—intimate salons, traditional catwalks, theatrical spectacles, and digital hybrids—each offering distinct narrative and audience engagement possibilities. Understanding these formats is key to deciphering brand strategy and collection storytelling.

Aylin Demir·October 25, 2026
Editorial illustration for From Painted Grapes to Pixel Shirts: A History of Trompe l'Oeil in Fashion
Culture & Art

From Painted Grapes to Pixel Shirts: A History of Trompe l'Oeil in Fashion

Explore the fascinating history of trompe l'oeil in fashion, tracing its evolution from ancient art and early 19th-century dresses to Schiaparelli's iconic designs and contemporary digital illusions. Discover how designers have continuously used visual trickery to redefine garments and challenge perceptions.

Maeve O'Connor·October 16, 2026
Editorial illustration for From Envelope to Experience: How Couture Invitations Became the Collection's First Clue
The Runway

From Envelope to Experience: How Couture Invitations Became the Collection's First Clue

Haute couture show invitations have evolved from simple entry passes into deliberate narrative instruments, serving as the collection's first clue. Whether physical or digital, these invites now act as statements of intent, priming audiences for the designer's vision and the collection's experience.

Aylin Demir·October 15, 2026
Editorial illustration for The Evolving Spectacle: How Runway Show Production Reshaped Fashion Communication
The Runway

The Evolving Spectacle: How Runway Show Production Reshaped Fashion Communication

Fashion show production has evolved dramatically from intimate 19th-century Parisian salons to today's global, digitally-streamed spectacles. This transformation has reshaped how fashion communicates, integrating technology and social media to engage audiences worldwide.

Élise Dubois·September 29, 2026
Model showcases a striking piece from the LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Spring 2025 collection on a dimly lit runway during Paris Fashion Week.
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LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi unveils bold Spring 2027 collection

Just one season after presenting a hand-drawn animated film titled 'Do Androids Dream of Wet Desires?

Élise Dubois·June 27, 2026