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The Parisian haute couture week also saw the final show by fashion's enfant terrible, Jean-Paul Gaultier
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Photo 1 of 5 Pleated dress with layered collars and sequinned belt (Image: Chanel)
Photo 2 of 5 Tweed dress with a black belt and crystal buckle (Image: Chanel)
Photo 3 of 5 A preppy tweed attire adorned with an embroidered bolero-like shoulder pads (Image: Chanel)
Photo 4 of 5 A black dress with an edgy slit and matching textured collar and sleeves (Image: Chanel)
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Chanel

Recalling Coco Chanel's childhood at the Abbey of Aubazine, designer Virginie Viard reaffirmed the allure of Chanel with gothic achromatic schoolgirl attire. Impeccable buttons and uniform patterns in tweed, and paired with socks and black heeled loafers, evoked youthful innocence/rebellion.  

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Photo 1 of 4 Sheer white dress with knotted waist (Photo: Dior)
Photo 2 of 4 Pleated sheer dress adorned with a rope belt and feathered cape (Photo: Dior)
Photo 3 of 4 Evening gowns in draped textiles (Photo: Dior)
Photo 4 of 4 A suit and skirt combo woven in gold herringbone (Photo: Dior)

Dior

"What if women ruled the world?" If Maria Grazia Chiuri would have it, women would look like Dior goddesses, wielding their strength and power in shimmering dresses and elegant feathered capes, and accessorised in pearls and gold from Dior Joaillerie. A striking suit in herringbone broke the dressy mould, reimagining a masculine shape with feminine pizzazz. 

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Photo 1 of 4 White bustier dress in hand-embroidered 3D flowers (Image: Givenchy)
Photo 2 of 4 Hourglass dress with a leather wide belt (Image: Givenchy)
Photo 3 of 4 Balloon bustier dress with pansy motif (Image: Givenchy)
Photo 4 of 4 Asymmetrical pleated dress hand-painted in indigo, lavender and imperial yellow (Image: Givenchy)

Givenchy

Givenchy's flair for pairing architectural shapes and bold colours made for a dreamy collection inspired by a garden in spring. Clare Waight Keller designed to be a tribute to Hubert Givenchy, reinterpreting his asymmetrical dresses in vibrant hues of indigo and lavender.

(Related: 8 Of Hubert De Givenchy's Most Iconic Looks)

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Photo 1 of 4 Russian model Irina Shayk presents a creation by Jean Paul Gaultier during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection (Image: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP)
Photo 2 of 4 US dancer Dita Von Teese presents a creation by Jean Paul Gaultier during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection (Image: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP)
Photo 3 of 4 French actress and model Noemie Lenoir, presents a creation by Jean Paul Gaultier during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection (Image: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP)
Photo 4 of 4 A model presents a creation by Jean Paul Gaultier during the Women's Spring-Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection (Image: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP)

Jean-Paul Gaultier

The final couture show by Jean-Paul Gaultier also marked his 50th year in fashion. Naturally, it was a huge burlesque party with no less than 200 looks and celebrity friends such as Paris Jackson and Dita Von Teese walking the runway alongside Karlie Kloss, Bella Hadid, Winnie Harlow and Irina Shayk. As for the clothes, he rolled out reinterpretations of his iconic, envelope-pushing designs over the years, from Madonna's conical corset, now in denim, to the sexy sailor ensembles.

(Related: Fashion Designer Jean Paul Gaultier Takes His Final Bow In Style)

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Photo 1 of 4 Aqua and pink lurex jacquard trench coat finished with multi-coloured ostrich and coque feathers (Image: Ralph & Russo)
Photo 2 of 4 Pale pink tulle pyjama suit enriched with crystals and ostrich feathers (Image: Ralph & Russo)
Photo 3 of 4 Cobalt blue metallic floral printed organza gown adorned with 3D silk organza flowers (Image: Ralph & Russo)
Photo 4 of 4 Navy tulle strapless gown embellished with sequins, xilions and crystals (Image: Ralph & Russo)

Ralph & Russo

Based on its iconic designs in the past decade, the collection is focused on the robustness of draped textiles, ostrich feathers, large bows and sharp silhouettes. There was a sense of perkiness in the pop shades of aqua and soft pink while nude pyjama suit with plunging neckline oozed sensuality. A metallic organza gown with embroidered silk flowers only goes to show that Ralph & Russo is a romantic at heart.

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