Vogue’s Virginia Smith on Her Favorite Spring 2017 Looks From Paris Fashion Week Inline
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Sarah Burton’s mermaid finale gown, a glistening concoction of chiffon and beading, was perhaps the most show-stopping dress of the season.
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The offbeat color combination of Phoebe Philo’s mint and magenta shirtdress, punctuated with scarlet accessories, was brilliant.
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Jonathan Anderson’s take on the peasant blouse, mixed with textures of woven leather, linen, and frayed edges, was thoroughly modern.
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Admittedly, Balenciaga’s skintight “pantashoe” may not be for the meek, but Demna Gvasalia’s high-glam evening tops are sure to become one of the season’s most covetable items.
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John Galliano turns the everyday into the extraordinary with an inventive mix of sport, ladylike lace, and decorative crystals. As a whole, it was fabulous fashion; broken down there were singularly great pieces too.
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Nicolas Ghesquière reminded us of the chic sophistication of a perfect jersey dress at Louis Vuitton.
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Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut season for Dior did not disappoint. As the first female to take charge of this storied house, she offered a modern femininity that balanced both the sporty elements and a fragile beauty. Her “feminist” tee spoke in no uncertain terms to a new generation of Dior customers.
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Riccardo Tisci’s evening suits were decorated with shards of colored crystals, and totally glamorous.
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In his first solo outing for Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli showcased a parade of sorbet-colored dresses, each one more beautiful than the next. However, this pink cut velvet coat is a piece to treasure forever.