Highlights From Paris Haute Couture Week: Day Two

Haute Couture week continued on with shows by Chanel, Alexis Mabille, Julien Fournié, Alexandre Vauthier, Giorgio Armani Privé and Givenchy. This second day was marked by a profusion of elegant and sophisticated looks, many of them historically inspired. Karl Lagerfeld notably turned to the 18th century for Chanel, which presented elegant dresses decorated with a multitude of flowers. Here's a look back on the most beautiful outfits on the Parisian runways.

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At the Julien Fournié Show, minimalist plays on fluidity combined sensuality and mystery

Kaia Gerber was one of the models on the runway to present Givenchy's latest haute couture collection

In a return to the 1930s, Giorgio Armani unveiled a perfectly cut and sumptuously chic collection

Julien Fournié sought inspiration from the landscapes of Lanzarote for this latest haute couture collection, in which natural colors and animal prints took pride of place. A case in point is this printed leather dress

Stephane Rolland drew inspiration from a broad range of sources, including the 1920s and 1960s. Play on volumes and remarkable work with materials were at the heart of his collection

Givenchy presented couture as architecture with plays on volume like these puff sleeves and unexpected combinations of fabrics

Alexandre Vauthier made Parisian chic the focus of his haute couture collection, which featured remarkable cuts and sequin-covered silhouettes

Glamorous and sexy silhouettes appeared to give wings to the models dressed by Alexandre Vauthier in pieces that played on asymmetry and varying lengths

Flowers whether embroidered, painted or made of lace, resin or ceramic were a major feature of the 20109 Chanel Haute Couture spring/summer 2019 show.

Some of Stephane Rolland's silhouettes drew inspiration from Orientalism, and a handful were distinguished by highly poetic prints and embroidery

Chanel presented timeless uncluttered silhouettes with a contrast between cleanly drawn and blurred lines, voluminous skirts and short jackets. Black and white were the colors of the day.

Alexis Mabille presented refined willowy silhouettes, which packed an energetic and optimistic punch, as evidenced by this pleated striped dress.

Gold was one of a rainbow of colors deployed by Alexis Mabille, whose silhouettes were more elegant than ever

Giorgio Armani's mostly red and blue evening dresses offered the ultimate in chic and sophistication

Photo 1 of 14 At the Julien Fournié Show, minimalist plays on fluidity combined sensuality and mystery

Photo 2 of 14 Kaia Gerber was one of the models on the runway to present Givenchy's latest haute couture collection

Photo 3 of 14 In a return to the 1930s, Giorgio Armani unveiled a perfectly cut and sumptuously chic collection

Photo 4 of 14 Julien Fournié sought inspiration from the landscapes of Lanzarote for this latest haute couture collection, in which natural colors and animal prints took pride of place. A case in point is this printed leather dress

Photo 5 of 14 Stephane Rolland drew inspiration from a broad range of sources, including the 1920s and 1960s. Play on volumes and remarkable work with materials were at the heart of his collection

Photo 6 of 14 Givenchy presented couture as architecture with plays on volume like these puff sleeves and unexpected combinations of fabrics

Photo 7 of 14 Alexandre Vauthier made Parisian chic the focus of his haute couture collection, which featured remarkable cuts and sequin-covered silhouettes

Photo 8 of 14 Glamorous and sexy silhouettes appeared to give wings to the models dressed by Alexandre Vauthier in pieces that played on asymmetry and varying lengths

Photo 9 of 14 Flowers whether embroidered, painted or made of lace, resin or ceramic were a major feature of the 20109 Chanel Haute Couture spring/summer 2019 show.

Photo 10 of 14 Some of Stephane Rolland's silhouettes drew inspiration from Orientalism, and a handful were distinguished by highly poetic prints and embroidery

Photo 11 of 14 Chanel presented timeless uncluttered silhouettes with a contrast between cleanly drawn and blurred lines, voluminous skirts and short jackets. Black and white were the colors of the day.

Photo 12 of 14 Alexis Mabille presented refined willowy silhouettes, which packed an energetic and optimistic punch, as evidenced by this pleated striped dress.

Photo 13 of 14 Gold was one of a rainbow of colors deployed by Alexis Mabille, whose silhouettes were more elegant than ever

Photo 14 of 14 Giorgio Armani's mostly red and blue evening dresses offered the ultimate in chic and sophistication

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Highlights From Paris Haute Couture Week: Day Two