The Italian designers say half of their couture clients are men, who seek special clothes for their lifestyles.

“There is not a ‘men’s couture’ or a ‘women’s couture.’ It’s just couture,'” Pierpaolo Piccioli contends.

Clients say they are drawn to the experience, craftsmanship and individuality couture offers.

See all the looks from the collection.

For the first time, a high jewelry collection will launch directly on an e-commerce platform — an alternative to virtual presentations taking place during Paris’ haute couture week.

Virginie Viard’s spring collection was inspired by a wedding party — with a very exclusive guest list.

WWD’s Kuba Dabrowski visits Iris Van Herpen’s Amsterdam atelier during the fitting for Dutch-Iranian musician Sevdaliza.

The Iranian-Dutch singer talks about fashion colliding with her artistic motivations.

Dutch-Iranian singer Sevdaliza and Houdini animations all figure in her next collection.

Maria Grazia Chiuri drew inspiration from tarot for the opulent collection, which marked her second collaboration with director Matteo Garrone.

Benjamin Huseby and Serhat Isik played with gender boundaries, focusing on sensual necklines inspired by mid-century haute couture.

The label has postponed the presentation of its spring 2021 haute couture collection after a spike in coronavirus cases in Lebanon.

As organizers released the final schedule for the upcoming Paris shows, Acne Studios and Celine confirmed they would also show their men’s collections at a later date.

The Armani Privé show in Milan will go ahead on Jan. 26 behind closed doors.

Dior’s cruise 2021 fashion show will be livestreamed in Italy on July 22.