January 2026 — Week 5

Paris Haute Couture Week Ends on a High Note as Valentino Unveils an Ethereal Finale of Neon Chiffon and Plumage

Paris Haute Couture Week Spring 2026 closed with Valentino delivering a collection that balanced theatrical lightness with exacting craft, using neon chiffon, featherwork and disciplined silhouette architecture to create a finale of rare poise. In a season defined by restraint, the house's luminous palette and feathered volume offered a persuasive argument for couture as both spectacle and serious cultural practice.