Ah, Haute Couture Fashion Week. A glimmer of hope in an otherwise quite bleak month (January, we swear you get worse every year).
We've had Men's Fashion Week to cheer up proceedings, with sightings of beloved A-listers Robert Pattinson and Ed Westwick (oh Chuck Bass, how we miss you).
And we were even treated to beloved Brit actor Stephen Graham making his fashion week debut at Louis Vuitton in an incredible pair of black flares.
© Getty Images for DiorNext up on the fashion calendar is Paris and the first instalment of this year's Haute Couture Fashion Week, as the collections of SS26 strut down the runway.
On the schedule are some seriously exciting moments including Schiaparelli, Chanel, Valentino and Viktor and Rolf.
What is Haute Couture Fashion Week?
The difference between Haute Couture and the ready-to-wear fashion weeks of New York, London, Paris and Milan are the clothes showcased. Haute Couture Fashion Week's offerings are handmade, avant-garde garments designed for a very elite clientele. (In fact, only houses that have been approved by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode can present during this week.)
While ready-to-wear shows take place in February and September, Couture Fashion Week happens in January (for the SS shows) and July (for AW), and solely in Paris, often cited as the international home of fashion.
© GC ImagesBut, whether or not your bank balance will stretch to a couture fit, the catwalks (and pavements) are a hotbed of style inspiration for the year ahead. So fashion fans, take note!
The best dressed stars at Haute Couture Fashion Week SS26
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© GC ImagesTilda Swinton
Keeping things tonal in an all-beige look, actress Tilda Swinton styled a sleek ribbed long-sleeved turtleneck with tailored trousers. To elevate the laid-back look, she added a selection of chunky gold jewellery.
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© GC ImagesKarlie Kloss
Model and muse Karlie Kloss opted for all-black to attend the Dior show on day one. The supermodel opting for a sleek black midaxi dress and square-toed heel combo.
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© GC ImagesGreta Lee
Spotted en route to the Dior show, Greta Lee proved the power of a pop of colour in a head-to-toe outfit from the brand. Styling white slim-fitting jeans with a lime-toned sequin vest top.
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© GC ImagesAnya Taylor-Joy
A seriously chic Anya Taylor-Joy was spotted leaving her hotel, perfecting effortless layering with a coat and silk scarf combo, complete with oversized fluffy sleeves.
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© GC ImagesParker Posey
Actress Parker Posey looked phenomenal en route to the Dior presentation wearing a cream trench coat and classic accessories by the French label.
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© Getty ImagesJodie Turner-Smith
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith looked sensational in a black cut out gown with signature gold Schiaparelli details and the most incredible pair of earrings we've ever clapped eyes on.
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© Getty ImagesAlex Consani
Supermodel of the moment Alex Consani looked super slick in a cut out white leather jacket, glasses and immaculate slickback bun.
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© GC ImagesDemi Moore
Celebrated actress Demi Moore looked incredible in this Schiaparelli printed two-piece, teamed with one of the iconic bags from the label.
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© Corbis via Getty ImagesTeyana Taylor
Actress of the moment Teyana Taylor looked sensational in an incredible 'naked dress' and crown for the Schiaparelli show.
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© Getty ImagesLeonie Hanne
German influencer Leonie Hanne delivered a masterclass in tonal dressing wearing greige (grey meets beige) from head to toe for Schiaparelli.
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© Getty ImagesLaw Roach
Superstar stylist Law Roach (who counts Zendaya as one of his clients) made a case for grey suede accessories at the Schiaparelli show.
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© GC ImagesAaron Paul
Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul was also spotted at the Schiaparelli show in an incredible black denim shirt with metallic collar detail.
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© Getty ImagesCarla Bruni
Supermodel royalty Carla Bruni also opted for black lace for the Schiaparelli show in this incredible pair of tights and asymmetric dress combo.
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© Getty ImagesNarah Baptista & Vincent Cassel
French actor Vincent Cassel and his partner Narah Baptista looked seriously chic in all-black ensembles for the Schiaparelli show.
