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Paris Haute Couture FW26 · Runway show

Iris Van Herpen

19 looks, shown 6 July 2026 in Paris. Known this season for futuristic, futuristic, one-shoulder.

19Looks

2.9%Of the week's looks

18th / 18Largest show

IvoryLead colour

The show

The collection, look by look

Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 · HC-FW26 · See the photographs →

Every look in runway order as a column of the colours measured from its garments. Hover or use the arrow keys to read each one; play to walk the show.

Look 1Look 19

IvoryBlackCharcoalGreyCoralBurgundyBeigeTan

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Look 1 of 19

Sheer nude tulle gown with swirling pearl beading and spiral headpiece

Clusters of clear pearl-like beads swirl across nude tulle like foam on water. The asymmetric hem dissolves into the runway fog, and a spiralling bead halo hides the eyes, pushing the gown into otherworldly couture.

Coral 86%White 14%

Shape: asymmetric · column · fitted · fitted
Pieces: gown
Fabric: chiffon · sheer mesh · sequinned
Details: beading · cut-away · raw · abstract print
Styling: pumps · tonal head to toe
Mood: sensual · serene · whimsical

What set Iris Van Herpen apart

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

Futuristic eraFuturistic styleOne-shoulder sleeveBleached / bare brows makeupCape back / train detailSheer mesh material

The palette

Share of garment area across 19 looks, measured from the clothes (skin and set excluded).

Silhouettes

Sculptural / architectural68%
Column53%
Draped37%
Fitted / bodycon37%
Asymmetric37%

Share of the 19 tagged looks.

What the collection was made of

Share of the 19 looks described by our AI tagger

Gown84%
Cape26%
Bodysuit16%
Dress11%
Blouse5%

The character of the clothes

Iris Van Herpen's clothes were warmer, more formal, more daring and more experimental than most of the season.

DarkerLighter
MutedVivid
CoolerWarmerwarmer than 75% of houses
SmoothTextured & printed
CasualFormalmore formal than 97% of houses
ClassicDaringmore daring than 99% of houses
ExperimentalWearablemore experimental than 98% of houses

Iris Van Herpen against every other house measured so far

Also in Paris

Paris field notes →

The fortnightly digest

Iris Van Herpen, in context

Every house is measured against every other, across every fashion week. The fortnightly digest sends you what moved, and who moved it.