Rahul Mishra's ‘Becoming Love’ collection at the Paris Couture Week inspired by Sufism and classical art in 11 pics

On the first day of Paris Couture Week, Rahul Mishra showcased his latest collection, Becoming Love, at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris.

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Ace Indian fashion designer Rahul Mishra unveiled his stunning "Becoming Love" collection at Paris Couture Fashion Week.  (AFP)

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The latest collection explores the seven stages of love, inspired by Sufism.  (AFP)

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The stunning haute couture presentation draws inspiration from various sources, including the compositions of Austrian symbolist artist Gustav Klimt.  (AFP)

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Gustav Klimt's art is evident in the use of golden threads, curved nets, and halo-like constructions that adorned the garments.  (AFP)

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Rahul Mishra acknowledges the audience after presenting his creations during the Women's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection show.  (AFP)

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The collection was showcased at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris.  (AFP)

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A model presents a creation for Rahul Mishra during the Women's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection show in Paris.  (AFP)

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The designer told Elle magazine that the collection delves into seven stages of love, ranging from attraction to death, and draws from various sources like Sufism and classical art.  (AFP)

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According to Mishra, Sufism articulates the evolution of love through seven stages: attraction, infatuation, surrender, reverence, devotion, obsession, and finally, death.  (AFP)

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Among the many models walking the runway, Lisa Haydon also walked for Mishra's show, wearing a stunning sheer corset dress with floral embroidery and sequins that embodied the essence of the collection.  (AFP)

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Rapper Cardi B also made an appearance at the fashion event dressed in a red rose gown complete with rose installations, similar to the ones in the image.  (AFP)