2009 couture

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Love It or Hate It? Jean-Paul Gaultier Reaches New Heights

Never one for subtlety, Jean-Paul Gaultier made the haute couture styles at Armani and Dior look positively Pollyanna-ish in comparison to his show.

Never one for subtlety, Jean-Paul Gaultier made the haute couture styles at Armani and Dior look positively Pollyanna-ish in comparison to his show. Models wore orange tape under their bangs, while some sported elaborate spiraling updos. Obviously these are fantasy-fashion styles, but as far as over-the-top looks go, do you like this? Or is it still too much?

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2009 Couture: Christian Dior and Giorgio Armani

Things are getting haute in Paris this week, as the famous fashion houses show off their couture offerings.
Dior Couture 2009 and Armani Couture 2009

Things are getting haute in Paris this week, as the famous fashion houses show off their couture offerings. First up: Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior. Fab loved Dior's dresses, and I'm a fan of the models' beautiful hair and makeup. Take a look to see which trends may trickle down to the mainstream this fall.