With the most extravagant fashion world shows, Haute Couture week recently took place. Only a small number of well-known fashion houses showed their superior tailoring abilities to the world for the Fall/Winter 22 Couture season. A small number of pieces that are made specifically for each collection of Haute Couture, along with lengthy production processes, are combined with handcraft. With its rich color tones, pricey fabrics, and details encrusted with sparkling stones, this luxury is almost impossible to resist but available to a very small audience.

Collections for the fall 2022 season focused more on a brand's DNA than trends as many designers completely revamped the archives. Presenting outdated styles and fashions to a young audience that is interested but out of reach can be seen as a democratic and timeless gesture rather than modern.

Although these exhibited collections are subject to the traditional strict rules set by the couture council, some designers prefer new concepts and alternative presentation methods by using modern era technology. Not all shows are hosted in Paris anymore, designers are diversifying their collections regardless of gender.

Iris van Herpen argues that the technology she uses can replace handcraft and couture, albeit in a different category. When designing her designer collections, she uses 3D printers, which have now become her signature.

With limited edition items produced in France and only available in the brand's stores, Balenciaga offers a pret-a-couture concept. Cédric Charbit, CEO of Balenciaga, said in a statement that "sharing is essential" because fashion is currently "a little too secretive." Now let's take a look at the highlights of the season together...