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Leona Liu

Paris Couture Week always features the loftiest names in business and often showcases jaw-dropping designs custom-made for the rich and famous. From Chanel’s tweed suits to the little black dresses custom-made by Dior, this season’s couture returns to the basic allure of fashion while maintaining impeccable craftsmanship.



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Photography Alfonso Anton Cornelis
Styling Giorgio Branduardi
Hair Tetsuya Kaneko
Make-up Miki Matsunaga
Model Valou Weemering from Elite Model Paris
Photography assistant Etienne Oliveau
Styling assistant Nicole Costi
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Did Chanel, Dior or Gaultier have the most show-stopping designs at Paris Couture Week?

Dior haute couture dress, mesh T-shirt, wool basket weave top and leather belt, paired with Dior Joaillerie earrings, necklace, ring and double ring.

Draped anis mousseline creating the body on a long cout, GAULTIER Paris. FOR STYLE USE ONLY

Long pale pink embroidered tulle dress, hanfu sleeves embroidered with gold threads. Deep neckline and double belt, ELIE SAAB HAUTE COUTURE Necklace in white gold with diamonds from Damianissima collection,DAMIANI Bracelet in white gold with diamonds from Damianissima collection, DAMIANI. FOR STYLE USE ONLY

Short jacket with puffed sleeves in orange tweed adorned with jewel buttons, CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE Blouse sleeveless in ivory satin, CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE Skirt in orange tweed, CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE Pump in ivory satin with a black satin bow, CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE. FOR STYLE USE ONLY

Serpenti Necklace in pink gold with rubellite and pavè diamonds, Bvlgari Draped mini cocktail dress in antique silk« Roses » print and « Noeud Extrême » train, Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. For STYLE USE ONLY

Bias dress in black satin with a sheer knit crystal loop sleeves and balaclava in black python skin, Schiaparelli Haute Couture Boots in ebony lamb, Schiaparelli Haute Couture. FOR STYLE USE ONLY

"Luca, Daniela T.", asymmetric dress with fringes at the hems, emerald green, black and gold parme jacquard nuage, VALENTINO HAUTE COUTURE MAGNITUDE High Jewellery Upsala earrings in 18K white gold with sapphire and diamonds, CARTIER MAGNITUDE High Jewellery Upsala ring in 18K white gold, sapphire, jade and diamonds, CARTIER. FOR STYLE USE ONLY

Pale pink silk crêpe cady draped dress with an open cowl back, featuring a crystal pleated sash and skirt finished with rosewater opal jewelled buttons, Ralph & Russo. FOR STYLE USE ONLY

Paris Fashion Week: Why did Gigi Hadid accost a French YouTube star on the runway at Chanel’s show, in front of Sting and Cardi B?

Gigi Hadid – who put the ‘super’ in supermodel – was forced to accost a catwalk-crasher at the Chanel Ready To Wear spring/summer 2020 show, during Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Invision/AP

Models present creations by designer Nicolas Ghesquiere as part of his Spring/Summer 2020 women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Louis Vuitton during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Model Kaia Gerber wears a creation as part of the Chanel Ready To Wear Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

An unidentified woman from the audience joins the models for the final walk of Chanel Spring/Summer 2020 women's ready-to-wear collection show during the Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A model wears a creation as part of the Issey Miyake Ready To Wear Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Paris, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Models wear a creation as part of the Issey Miyake Ready To Wear Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Paris, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Models present creations by designer Nicolas Ghesquiere as part of his Spring/Summer 2020 women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Louis Vuitton during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

An unidentified woman from the audience joins the models for the final walk of Chanel Spring/Summer 2020 women's ready-to-wear collection show during the Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Models wear creations as part of the Chanel Ready To Wear Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

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LEFT: Vivetta dress, price on request; Blumarine gown, HK$45,740; Roberto Cavalli belt, price on request; RIGHT: Blumarine trench with belt, HK$19,840, dress, HK$34,600; Duecci Guanti, gloves, price on request

LEFT: Max Mara turtleneck, max mara cardigan; max mara skirt; Max mara, boots, prices on request; LES PETITS JOUEURS bag, HK$5,200; Cartier, bracelet; cartier, ring. prices on request RIGHT: Max mara, coat; Max Mara, turtleneck, max mara, trousers, max mara, cuissard; max Mara, boots. prices on request; Cartier earrings, ring, prices on request

LEFT: FENDI, dress, HK$24,500; CASADEI boots, HK$11,620; FENDI bag, HK$13,800; DIOR ring.price on request RIGHT: ROBERTO CAVALLI jacket, HK$16,680; Top HK$6,940; trousers, HK$10,540; DIOR, bag, HK$27,500; STUART WEITZMAN sandals. Price on request

LEFT: GIVENCHY gown, HK$42,000; RENE CAOVILLA, sandals, HK$10,670; PASQUALE BRUNI collier. Price on request RIGHT: ERMANNO SCERVINO dress, HK$258,810; CELINE pumps, HK$6,200; PASQUALE BRUNI ring; earrings. Prices on request

LEFT: CHRISTIAN DIOR dress, HK$72,000; sweater, HK$10,500; boots, HK$12,700; necklace, HK$14,000; earrings. HK$4,900; DUECCI GUANTI gloves.price on request

LEFT: Vanlentino dress, HK$47,000; VALENTINO VALENTINO chain ankle straps, HK$8,000; ROBERTO CAVALLI, necklace, HK$16,240 RIGHT: BLUMARINE dress, HK$28,540; ANDREA MONDIN, sandals, HK$6,850; CALZEDONIA tights. Price on request; ROBERTO CAVALLI bracelet, HK$12,200; ROBERTO CAVALLI earrings, Price on request

LEFT: MAISON MARGIELA blazer, HK$16,600; T-shirt, pants, prices on request; boots, HK$7,900; DUECCI GUANTI glove, price on request; ALAIN MIKLI X ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER sunglasses, price on request RIGHT: CELINE Jacket, HK$29,500; shirt, HK$6,400; pants, HK$8,500; CHRISTIAN DIOR beret.price on request; PIERRE HARDY shoes, HK$8,740; CHRISTIAN DIOR bag, HK$32,500

LEFT: Vivetta, dress. Price on request; Blumarine, gown, HK$45,740; Blumarine sandals. Price on request; ROBERTO CAVALLI belt, HK$4,350; RIGHT: Blumarine trench with belt, HK$19,840; Blumarine dress, HK$34,600; blumarine boots, HK$8,600 DUECCI GUANTI, gloves. Price on request

Paris Fashion Week: Suzy Bae and Jennifer Lawrence roll up in style for Dior, Kate Moss stuns at book launch and 5 more things we learned

South Korean actress and singer Bae Su-ji, also known as Bae Suzy, at the Dior show at Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Instagram

Models wear creations as part of the Dior Ready To Wear Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Paris, Monday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

A model presents a creation by Marine Serre during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show in Paris, on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 24: Neelofa Mohd Noor attends the Christian Dior Womenswear Spring/Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 24, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

epaselect epa07838663 Barbadian-born singer Rihanna poses on the red carpet at the 5th Annual Diamond Ball, benefiting the Clara Lionel Foundation, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, New York, USA, 12 September 2019. EPA-EFE/PETER FOLEY

Model Kate Moss attends the Longchamp runway show at Lincoln Center during NYFW Spring/Summer 2020 on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP

A model presents a creation by Maison Dior during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show at the Hippodrome de Longchamps in Paris, on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

US model Karlie Kloss poses during a photo call prior to the Maison Dior fashion show during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show in Paris, on September 24, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

Actresses Julianne Moore, right, and Jennifer Lawrence attend for the Dior Ready To Wear Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Paris, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

A model presents a creation by Saint Laurent during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show in Paris, on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

epaselect epa07867177 US model Kaia Gerber presents a creation from the Women Spring/Summer 2020 collection by Saint Laurent fashion house during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 24 September 2019. The presentation of the Women's collections runs from 23 September to 01 October. EPA-EFE/IAN LANGSDON

British model Naomi Campbell presents a creation by Saint Laurent during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show in Paris, on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

epaselect epa07867186 A model presents a creation from the Women Spring/Summer 2020 collection by Saint Laurent fashion house during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 24 September 2019. The presentation of the Women's collections runs from 23 September to 01 October. EPA-EFE/IAN LANGSDON

epa07867193 A model presents a creation from the Women Spring/Summer 2020 collection by Saint Laurent fashion house during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 24 September 2019. The presentation of the Women's collections runs from 23 September to 01 October. EPA-EFE/IAN LANGSDON

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 24: Angelababy attends the Christian Dior Womenswear Spring/Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 24, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Russian model Natalia Vodianova poses during a photo call prior to the Maison Dior fashion show during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show in Paris, on September 24, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

A model presents a creation by Maison Dior during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show at the Hippodrome de Longchamps in Paris, on September 24, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

French actress Laetitia Casta poses during a photo call prior to the Maison Dior fashion show during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show in Paris, on September 24, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

epa07867168 Polish model Anja Rubik presents a creation from the Women Spring/Summer 2020 collection by Saint Laurent fashion house during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 24 September 2019. The presentation of the Women's collections runs from 23 September to 01 October. EPA-EFE/IAN LANGSDON

A model wears a creation as part of the Dior Ready To Wear Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Paris, Monday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

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Luxury fashion designers showcased their haute couture collections, with many houses, such as Chanel and Dior, going back to basics


Did Chanel, Dior or Gaultier have the most show-stopping designs at Paris Couture Week?

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Luxury fashion designers showcased their haute couture collections, with many houses, such as Chanel and Dior, going back to basics