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Paris Haute Couture FW26 · Runway show

Imane Ayissi

27 looks, shown 6 July 2026 in Paris. Known this season for graphic eyeliner, gloves, smoky eye.

27Looks

4.1%Of the week's looks

12th / 18Largest show

Hot pinkLead colour

The collection

Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 · HC-FW26 · tap a look for its colours

What set Imane Ayissi apart

Over-represented in this house's looks compared with the rest of the season.

Graphic eyeliner makeupGloves accessorySmoky eye makeupColour on lids makeupCape back / train detailGlamorous mood

The palette

Share of garment area across 27 looks, measured from the clothes (skin and set excluded).

Silhouettes

Column56%
Sculptural / architectural33%
Inverted triangle / strong shoulder26%
Straight / tubular22%
Draped19%

Share of the 27 tagged looks.

Fabrics & textures

Silk / satin56%
Fringe26%
Metallic / lame19%
Taffeta19%
Jacquard / brocade19%

Textures

SmoothRuched / gatheredCrinkled / plisséFringedCrumpled / creased

Finish

Satin sheenMatteMetallicSparkling / embellished

The details

Cape back / trainPadding / sculpted volumeGatheringFringeDraping

Patterns

SolidTie-dyeFloralOmbre / gradient

Key pieces

GownDressCapeWide-leg trousersBlazer

Cut

Fitted59%
Relaxed48%
Voluminous26%
Oversized7%
Regular7%

Fit, share of looks.

Styling

Footwear

Pumps / court shoesStilettosLoafers

How it was worn

Tonal head to toeMatching set / co-ordLayeredBare midriffClashing / mismatched

Mood

GlamorousElegantPowerfulPlayfulAustere

References

1960s1980s1950s1970s1920sCostume / theatricalWest africanArt / artist referenceBridalFolk / peasant

The character of the clothes

Imane Ayissi's clothes were more vivid and more textured than most of the season.

DarkerLighter
MutedVividmore vivid than 99% of houses
CoolerWarmer
SmoothTextured & printedmore textured than 77% of houses

Imane Ayissi against every other house measured so far

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