'Allowing themselves to be fancy': Couture week in Paris opens up to men

A model presents a creation by designer Thom Browne as part of his Autumn/Winter 2023 couture collection show at the Opera Garnier in Paris. Photo: Reuters

Long the preserve of women, haute couture has in recent years opened up to men who dare to ditch the black tuxedo for something with a few more feathers, sequins and embroidery.

Couture week in Paris, which ends on Thursday (July 6), has seen an unprecedented number of male looks.