Whether absorbed in the live streams or sitting front row next to Anna Wintour, this year’s Couture Week was a generational approach to the codes of history through exclusively avant-garde luxe wear. From heavy hitters like Vetements to historic eponymous labels like Giambattista Valli, Iris Van Herpen, and Viktor & Rolf, these industry leaders displayed an essence of mastery through a haute couture lens. Packed with models, designers, managers, stylists, makeup artists, hairdressers, publicists, and other fashion connoisseurs, V exposes limited behind-the-scenes images from this year’s Paris Couture Week.

Vetements

Iris Van Herpen

Giambattista Valli

Viktor & Rolf