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Avant-garde gardens, singular debuts and vampire brides: A dispatch from Paris Haute Couture Week
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 11, 2026
· 7 min read
By Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN
Paris (CNN) — My official business in Paris this week was to attend the haute couture shows, but throughout my time in the French capital I kept bumping into art. This is unsurprising in a city where you can’t walk more than a few yards before being drawn into a gal...
Key takeaway Even at Chanel — a brand that, with the creative steer of Matthieu Blazy, is having absolutely zero problems selling things — a live artist by the name of Joël Blanc was stationed front row to paint the show.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The intersection of art and fashion on display at Paris Haute Couture Week has implications for El Paso 's own burgeoning arts scene. As luxury brands like Chanel and Dior incorporate live artists and sculptors into their designs, it's worth considering how local businesses and organizations can similarly leverage the city's vibrant cultural landscape to drive innovation and engagement. El Paso's unique blend of Mexican and American influences, as well as its thriving downtown area, make it an attractive location for artists and designers looking to tap into a rich cultural heritage. By embracing this creative energy, local entrepreneurs and stakeholders can help establish El Paso as a hub for artistic expression and collaboration, potentially attracting new visitors and investment to the area. As the city continues to grow and develop, it will be exciting to see how its arts and culture scene evolves and intersects with the world of fashion and design.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? By Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN
Paris (CNN) — My official business in Paris this week was to attend the haute couture shows, but throughout my time in the French capital I kept bumping into art. This is unsurprising in a city where you can’t walk more than a few yards before being drawn into a gal...
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