Top 5 Paris Couture Fashion Shows from Spring 2026

Kenneth Richard's Top Picks

This season, the most memorable collections weren’t necessarily the loudest – they were the ones that left something behind. Whether through emotional resonance, conceptual clarity, or technical command, these five houses delivered work that didn’t just dress the body but moved the gaze. From Dior’s insistence on craft to Valentino’s meditation on how we see, these were the collections that defined the conversation.

Here’s where they stood when the last look walked.

5 (tie) – Ashi Studio

5 (tie) – Elie Saab

4 – Schiaparelli

3 – Valentino

2 – Chanel

1 – Dior

Christian Dior Spring 2026 Couture Fashion Show