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Japan was the theme of the Dior 2007 Spring/Summer Haute Couture Collection in Paris. What could be more imaginative than this gown in the collection? Inspired by origami, of course.

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"Junon" dress, fall/winter 1949–50 Christian Dior Haute Couture (French, founded Pale-blue silk net embroidered with iridescent blue, green, and rust sequins By 1949, Christian Dior's instinct for calibrated innovations of the body's "line" had established him as fashion's preeminent arbiter. That year, dresses called "Venus" and "Junon," or Hera to the Greeks, were among the most coveted of his designs. Dior's Venus was realized in the delicate eighteenth-century gray that was his signature, frosted with iridescent beading and embroidery. But his Junon is more vividly conceived.

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British model and actress Lily Cole is one of those rare beauties that you can easily obsess about. By overemphasize her ethereal features (porcelain skin, red hair and doll-like features) photographer Sølve Sundsbø creates an alienesque, manga looking character, innocent and yet incredible sensual.

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One of the highlights of every fashion show is the collection of designer bridal gowns. Switching altar for catwalk, the models step out in dream dresses for the big day. We bring you the best of the autumn/winter 2008-09 collection...

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Valentino Haute Couture Paris S/S '07 News paper dress gown The show was named A Whiter Shade of Pale, and it didn't take long to understand why. In a parade of pale pink, yellow and purple, Valentino reminded us that the '60s trend isn't going anywhere and neither is he. Celebrating his 45th anniversary in fashion this year, this latest couture offering from the legendary designer was a tribute to all that is beautiful and feminine.

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Facchinetti serves up elegant ode to luxury for Valentino The gown recalled the iconic cage dress made for Grace Jones Alessandra Facchinetti's first haute couture show for Valentino was an ode to refined luxury. The house's new creative director, who took the reins after Valentino Gharavani retired in January, succeeded in showcasing the skills of the atelier while exercising a modern restraint. Facchinetti has said she wants to attract new, younger clients to the label and, while couture designs can sometimes feel heavy and over-embellished, there was a freshness and an innocence to the collection that is likely to see that wish fulfilled. In pictures: Paris haute couture collections

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Ysa Makino Wedding Dresses

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The YSA Makino Wedding Dresses collection Haute Couture gowns that will take your breath away! YSA Makino gowns are beautifully crafted in incredible fabrics and beading for a look beyond compare. Discover YSA Makino and discover true glamour!. Ysa Makino Wedding Dresses

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