French-Belgian designer shaping couture at Balenciaga
The Guardian piece notes capri pants rising in popularity as a stylish, season-appropriate option. The guide emphasizes balanced proportions, vintage cues, and practical footwear for a modern take. The revival is framed as a wardrobe staple rather than a novelty.
Valentino’s Piccioli and other designers reveal couture’s experiment‑driven edge as body, make‑believe and sculpture collide with technology amid a global heatwave.