Paris, France, Jan 26, 2026 (AFP) - Haute Couture Week begins in Paris

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2026-01-26

Four days of ultra-exclusive Haute Couture fashion shows get underway in Paris on Monday, but how is the calendar constructed and who gets to take part? AFP has the answers. - A restricted circle - Only 13 houses hold the official "Haute Couture" accreditation, which is a legally protected term overseen by France's Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM). These include luxury heavyweights Dior, Chanel and Givenchy, as well as Jean P......

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