#Inspiration

Charles Dickens’ « Night Walks » was the starting point of the Alexander McQueen by Seán McGirr Autumn/Winter 2025-2026 Collection, which showcased Victorian-style looks. Search for the « Great Expectations » post (dated October 13, 2014) if you wish to see a look from another Charles

The Alta Moda by Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 Show included « Cotton Candy® grapes » patterns. Another collection with grapes : Yves Saint Laurent Couture Spring/Summer 1988 (this collection featured a bronze duchesse satin jacket, embroidered by Maison Lesage, with bunches of

The J.Simone Spring/Summer 2025 Show (« Forain/Fairground ») revisited the spirit of funfairs. Photo : LUXSURE.fr  

The Joker was reinterpreted in the Julien Fournié Couture Spring/Summer 2025 Show, entitled « First Circus », which was inspired by the couturier’s childhood. Photo : JULIENFOURNIE.com  

The Lena Erziak Couture Spring/Summer 2025 Show, entitled « Muses Modernes / Modern Muses », paid tribute to inspirational women, including Maya Angelou, whose debut memoir « I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings » has inspired a poetic look. Photo : MADAME.LEFIGARO.fr