From the she-wolf at Schiaparelli to corgis at Chanel and a blue whale at Rahul Mishra, the real stars of these runway shows were none other than animals, whether for better or for worse
Chanel's menagerie of animal-themed sculptures for its spring-summer 2023 haute couture show
Image: Stephane De Sakutin / AFP
Who would have thought it? Although adored by the public and coveted by the biggest luxury houses, the front row guests were somewhat overshadowed by a surprise cast of participants in the first shows of Paris Haute Couture Week. From the she-wolf at Schiaparelli, to corgis at Chanel and a blue whale at Rahul Mishra, the real stars of these runway shows were none other than animals, whether for better or for worse.