The Moments Before the Show: Celia Kritharioti Couture FW 2026–2027

Paris Haute Couture Week is as much about what happens outside the show venues as it is on the runway itself. Before the lights come up and the collection is revealed, a fascinating world unfolds at the entrance—where celebrities, editors, photographers, VIPs, and models converge in a whirlwind of anticipation. For the Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Haute Couture collections, Fashion Daily Mag teamed up with rising photographer Jules Bachrach to capture these fleeting moments outside the Celia Kritharioti Couture show, documenting the atmosphere, personalities, and quiet beauty that exist just before fashion takes center stage.

The scene outside was unmistakably Paris Couture Week: photographers jockeying for position, guests making elegant arrivals, and the familiar organized chaos that surrounds every major couture presentation. Among those drawing attention was Jennifer Lopez, whose arrival instantly energized the crowd. Yet beyond the celebrity excitement, Jules’ photographs reveal something equally compelling—the models before the show, many still waiting to change into their couture looks. Some wore only the first stages of their beauty look, while others had already completed makeup featuring luminous skin and long, feather-light lashes that added a subtle touch of drama. Their relaxed expressions and unguarded moments offered a refreshing contrast to the polished runway images that would soon follow.

The Moments Before the Show: Celia Kritharioti Couture FW 2026–2027. Photography by Jules Bachrach for Fashion Daily Mag. Words & Curation: Brigitte Segura.

Founded by Greek couturier Celia Kritharioti, the historic couture house is celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, intricate embroidery, sculptural silhouettes, and feminine elegance. The understated beauty direction felt perfectly in tune with that philosophy. Rather than competing with the elaborate couture, the makeup emphasized fresh, radiant skin and softly defined eyes, with delicate elongated lashes adding that unmistakable je ne sais quoi. As Vogue and W Magazine have frequently observed in their couture beauty coverage, today’s haute couture makeup often favors refined, natural-looking skin paired with subtle statement details, allowing the artistry of both the garments and the wearer to shine.

Through Jules Bachrach’s lens, these images preserve the atmosphere that exists just outside the show—the anticipation, the excitement, and the quiet moments between arrivals and the runway. They offer a different perspective on Haute Couture Week, celebrating natural beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and the unique aesthetic that surrounds a Celia Kritharioti presentation.

We hope you enjoy this exclusive glimpse into one of Paris Haute Couture Week’s most memorable moments.

Photography: Jules Bachrach for Fashion Daily Mag

Words & Curation: Brigitte Segura

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