PARIS — The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode opened its autumn presentations on Wednesday with a historic emphasis on regenerative luxury, as seventeen major fashion houses pledged to phase out virgin synthetics by 2028.
Runway shows across the Seine featured architectural tailoring constructed entirely from laboratory-spun mushroom mycelium leather and zero-dye organic linen, drawing critical acclaim from international buyers.
“Couture has always dictated the visual aspirations of consumer fashion; proving that ultra-luxury can exist harmoniously with zero carbon footprints is our definitive responsibility,” noted lead guest curator Hélène de Montfort during the opening salon.
Trade buyers from Milan, Tokyo, and New York reported a 40 percent surge in early orders for modular garments designed for lifelong repairability, signaling robust commercial appetite for sustainable couture.