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Bruno Sialelli, a renowned designer, is depicted working in the exclusive Balenciaga couture studio, surrounded by luxurious fabrics and design sketches.

Bruno Sialelli joins Balenciaga's elite couture studio team

Just weeks before Pierpaolo Piccioli's highly anticipated Balenciaga couture debut, Bruno Sialelli, a designer celebrated for his creative direction at Lanvin, quietly joined the brand's exclusive cou

Rafael Castillo·June 15, 2026

Skilled artisans meticulously hand-stitching a luxurious haute couture gown with intricate detail in a well-lit, elegant fashion atelier.

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The Meticulous Craft of Haute Couture Gowns

One single Giambattista Valli couture gown can demand 240 hours of meticulous handcrafting and consume 6,000 meters of fabric, as reported by Vogue .

Élise Dubois·June 10, 2026

A haute couture seamstress working on an intricate gown in a luxurious atelier, with a digital tablet showing a 3D model of the dress.

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What is the evolution of haute couture craftsmanship?

Virtual fittings for haute couture clients increased by 33%, a notable shift for an industry founded on meticulous handcraft and in-person exclusivity.

Élise Dubois·May 15, 2026