Couture clothes are now free for everyone... to admire in online runway shows

With no guest list, the upcoming Paris Haute Couture Week will largely be opened to anyone wanting to watch the shows. Pictured here are couture designs by Elie Saab presented in 2016. Photo: AFP

The French Federation De La Haute Couture Et De La Mode (FHCM) has officially launched its dedicated online platform for Paris Haute Couture Week, which will run July 6-8, and unveiled its schedule.

For the first time ever, the shows of the week will be open to everyone... or nearly everyone. Here are a few tips on how to follow what amounts to a most unusual fashion event.