PARIS CATWALK SHOWS
Paris Fashion Week
From June 28 - July 5, Paris will be whipped into a fashion frenzy for the S/S 08 Menswear and Haute couture collections. Follow the event on FRANCE 24.
With four major show weeks per year, Paris claims the crown as fashion's biggest center. Meet the designers behind Paris's booming fashion design industry.
Discover the struggles that high-end fashion professionals have to contend with away from the dazzling lights of the catwalk. While runway shows may appear to be mere theatrical performances, they are also formidable money-spinners.
Every day between June 29 and July 6, thanks to FRANCE 24's "Haute couture" report, re-discover the fashion gurus and get a lead on upcoming trends.
Gaultier, the prince
WOMEN'S FASHION
Ferociously avant-garde, Jean-Paul Gaultier presents his new collection that explores the world of princes.
Dior celebrates its 60th birthday
WOMEN'S FASHION
1000 guests, 45 models, a 150 meter podium... The House of Christian Dior celebrated its 60th birthday amid the palatial splendour of Versailles.
Lacroix celebrates 20th anniversary
WOMEN'S FASHION
Christian Lacroix celebrates 20 years at the helm of a house influenced by the bull fights and Provencal traditions the French designer grew up with.
Spotlights on the new talents
WOMEN'S FASHION
The 2007 fashion show gave an important place for young creators. The Belgian Cathy Pill and the duo Ferrant-Lefranc have been espacially applauded.
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