But this month in Paris, the haute couture shows were largely back. And for the first time in a year and a half, journalists could again experience these creations in the round. Vanessa Friedman, the fashion director and chief fashion critic for The New York Times, and Jessica Testa, a fashion reporter, reflected on the experience of returning to Paris. What was unique about the couture shows in Paris? What is couture fashion?

Source: New York Times July 19, 2021 09:00 UTC