Paris Haute Couture Week reached a dramatic high point on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as Lebanese couturier Zuhair Murad unveiled his highly anticipated Autumn 2026 haute couture collection at the historic Collège des Bernardins. Among the star-studded front row, a longtime muse stole the spotlight: Jennifer Lopez, who attended the runway show alongside her sister, journalist Lynda Lopez.
Zuhair Murad, globally renowned for his opulent red-carpet gowns, transported his audience into a mystical, winter wonderland this season. Under the title “Love and Dominion,” he channeled the vision of an invincible heroine who refuses to surrender even as the world around her unravels.
Between Ice Castles and Frosted Roses
This season, Murad masterfully balances the fine line between vulnerability and absolute power. This duality is reflected above all in the stark contrast of textures and materials:
- The Textures: Structured, heavy velvet, radzimir, crepe, and rich duchesse satin meet the weightless, sheer delicacy of silk chiffon and tulle.
- The Motives: Three-dimensional, crystal-embossed rose brambles appear covered in frost, winding around sleeves and dramatic corolla necklines. Dark silhouettes of nightjars are rendered as sculptural reliefs across black ball gowns, turning once-ominous symbols into pure elegance.
- The Color Palette: Deep, mysterious winter shades dominate the runway; profound black, rich fir green, and sumptuous wine tones, occasionally softened by delicate trails of pale pink.
Billowing capes that evoked a restrained storm and delicate trompe-l’œil metalwork details made the collection feel cinematic, delivering high drama without ever crossing into theatrical excess.
A Star-Studded Front Row Moment
It comes as no surprise that J.Lo was there to witness this fashion triumph firsthand. The pop icon and the designer share a close, years-long fashion friendship. Few stars embody Murad’s glamorous DNA as effortlessly as she does.
For her Paris appearance, Lopez wore a sculptural, ivory Zuhair Murad jacket adorned with shimmering crystal embellishments and a plunging V-neckline, cinched at the waist with an oversized velvet bow. Paired with a sheer fringed skirt, she turned heads alongside her sister Lynda.
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