Byzantine Glamour: Mia Kostov’s Couture Revival & The Return of Crimped Hair at Paris Fashion Week

Designer Mia Kostov brought imperial grandeur to the American Cathedral in Paris with her FW 2025/26 couture collection, Byzantium. Inspired by Empress Theodora and the ancient city of Justiniana, the show was a visual symphony of rich textures and historical references—featuring gowns adorned with mosaic embroidery, gilded silks, and stone-like detailing that transformed the runway into a regal dreamscape.

Byzantine Glamour: Mia Kostov’s Couture Revival & The Return of Crimped Hair at Paris Fashion Week photographed Joy Strotz and curated and written by Brigitte_Segura // FashionDailyMag.

The beauty look perfectly mirrored the opulence on display. Hair maestro Alexander von Trentini and his team created a standout trend for the season: soft crimped waves starting at the temples and cascading down, evoking the effortless texture of air-dried braids. The look channeled early-2000s crimping but with a lighter, more romantic hand—delicate, undone, and highly wearable.

The styling added modern softness to the structured, sculptural garments—a tactile interpretation of the collection’s mosaic and stone motif. It balanced the grandeur with a whisper of nostalgia, while still feeling fresh, editorial, and relevant. The best part? The look’s runway-to-real-life appeal: it’s simple enough to recreate, making it ideal for those looking to add dimension and movement to everyday or occasion hair.

Byzantine Glamour: Mia Kostov’s Couture Revival & The Return of Crimped Hair at Paris Fashion Week.

Mia Kostov’s Byzantium show wasn’t just about fashion—it was about reviving heritage through couture and beauty, proving that elegance and storytelling are alive and well in the world of high fashion.

CREDITS:

Designer – Mia Kostov: @miakostov

Photographer: @joystrotz

Curator: Brigitte Segura @brigitte_segura – Fashion Daily Mag

Hair (styling) :Alexander von Trentini @alex.von.trentini & Team

Makeup : Shehrzad Lozani: @lozanibeauty & Team

Art Director : Sébastien Vienne: @sebastienvienne
Location: American Cathedral, Paris

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