The elite designers who showed at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week S/S 2016 wowed the crowd with their amazing fashion, make-up looks or both! Here are our must-sees
BEAUTY LOOKS WE LOVED
Chanel
Chanel’s creative director Karl Lagerfeld makes sure his audience has the finest in couture experiences by showcasing unique themes each season. This year the Grand Palais took on an oriental air with a Japanese style 'dolls house' (pictured above) constructed in the space surrounded by a Zen garden. it reportedly took eight days to build!
The models showcased glorious graphic liner (an ode to traditional Chinese calligraphy perhaps?) and low chignons at the base of their necks - dubbed affectionately 'Chanel croissants'.
Atelier Versace
Pat McGrath was the creator of the serious smoky eyes at this show, offset by perfectly flawless skin. The eye had a slightly grungy effect, with tiny flecks of eyeshadow allowed to settle and blend just below the model's waterlines. Their natural beauty was obvious and their hair had a slightly bohemian feel.
Valentino
Once more Pat McGrath keyed the beauty looks for the Valentino show. She kept it crisp and clean: simple, natural beauty with an evident flush of peachy blusher. And those Medusa meets Daenerys Targaryen head pieces? Yes please!
Jean Paul Gaultier
Beauty was bold at this show. Strong, lacquered lips and loud, wild hair was the order of the day. Rumor has it each girl was given their own unique look to compliment what mama gave them - some sexy and sophisticated, others wild and grungy. Punk meets pretty indeed.
FASHION FAVOURITES
Viktor & Rolf
Viktor & Rolf aren’t known for creating the most wearable clothing, but rather for designing works of art to walk the runway. This year the designer duo took inspiration from Picasso and showed a collection of imaginative pieces that looked like sculptures.
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad’s exquisitely detailed dresses are always a crowd-pleaser. This year he paired blush pink hues with delicate floral details to create an array of feminine fantasies.
The real showstopper, however, was Murad's bridal gown.
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli really knows how to make a statement on the catwalk. We're sure there were a few gasps of wonder when this red dress - which was as flamboyant as it was enormous - sashayed down the runway.
Elie Saab
Elie Saab always exceeds expectations and this year was no different when he sent a dreamy silver army of gowns down the catwalk.
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