Paris struts its stuff

Last modification: 04/07/08

It's fashion week again in the French capital. Men's prêt-à-porter is followed by women's haute-couture as both experienced and young designers show their latest creations on the catwalk.

After Milan, fashion comes to Paris. Prêt-à-porter's 2009 spring and summer collections for men are showing from June 25th to 29th. The 2008/ 2009 haute-couture winter and autumn collections for women follow July 6th to 9th.

Everything you need to know about Paris fashion week

HAUTE COUTURE

Josep Font, haute couture genius

Josep Font belongs to this new generation of Spanish designers whose creations are inspired by their country's traditional suits. He is currently in Paris to present his 2008-2009 collection.
HAUTE COUTURE

Gaultier the architect; surrealists Lefranc-Ferrant

Jean-Paul Gaultier envelops women in architecturally-inspired cages of desire while young designers Beatrice Ferrant and Mario Lefranc push clothing to its elastic limits, during Paris Fashion Week.
HAUTE COUTURE

The precious lines of Karl Lagerfeld

While Lacroix draws inspiration from the Renaissance portrait, Georges Chakra's collection is all about women’s love-lives. As for Karl Lagerfeld, his offering is full of lines.
HAUTE COUTURE

John Galliano pays tribute to Dior

Christophe Josse and Eymeric François are two new artists in the fashion spotlight. Designer John Galliano honors his mentor Christian Dior.

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HAUTE COUTURE

Gaultier the architect; surrealists Lefranc-Ferrant

Jean-Paul Gaultier envelops women in architecturally-inspired cages of desire while young designers Beatrice Ferrant and Mario Lefranc push clothing to its elastic limits, during Paris Fashion Week.
HAUTE COUTURE

The precious lines of Karl Lagerfeld

While Lacroix draws inspiration from the Renaissance portrait, Georges Chakra's collection is all about women’s love-lives. As for Karl Lagerfeld, his offering is full of lines.
HAUTE COUTURE

John Galliano pays tribute to Dior

Christophe Josse and Eymeric François are two new artists in the fashion spotlight. Designer John Galliano honors his mentor Christian Dior.
HAUTE COUTURE

Lanvin takes risks; Paul Smith mixes aristo and rock

For Lanvin stylist Lucas Ossendrijver the key to runaway success is understanding the times, looking back tastefully, and mixing the ingredients as in cooking. For Paul Smith, this season's menswear is all about aristocratic English bad boys.
HAUTE COUTURE

Spring-summer mens' collection comes 'full circle'

Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester seeks to break down fashion's obsession with youth, Smalto continues to meld Italian and French influences in its suits, and Hermes gears for a 'simple summer.'
HAUTE COUTURE

Male fashion - new collections

The classic suit takes on a new look this season as designers tailor to younger tastes. John Galliano keeps looking ahead in the future as Kris Van Assche is ready to target 15-25.
HAUTE COUTURE

Elegance and comfort for spring/summer 2009

Severals designers have kicked off the haute couture season. Gaspard Yukievich offers a fresh take on Maison Rodier, Yohji Yamamoto designs for different sizes and Jean-Paul Gaultier is dressing women and men like cowboys.