The daddy of fashion weeks showed no sign of recession this season as the big guns of couture displayed their best on Parisian catwalks this July.Highlights included Elie Saab, wowing with layers upon layers of luxe fabric, texture and sumptuous draping and jewel encrusted gowns.
At Dior, Galliano was on top form as usual, creating a tropical storm with striking netted gowns and abstract, enlarged floral prints. Karl Lagerfeld created a winter wonderland at Chanel with padded and quilted fabrics in monochrome blocks lined with fur; and Valentino pitched to the younger customer this season: all frills and bows and exaggerated A-line minis which may surprise their regulars but hopefully not alienate them.
Written by: Miss Alexandra
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