French luxury labels are led by a new generation of hired fashion designers.
The Paris-based Australian Martin Grant appeared on the official schedule for the first time in eighteen months since he declined the creative directorship of the French luxury label Celine.
He presented the sporty marled silk jersey sack and tent dresses and silk chiffon evening wear series in scarlet red and near fluorescent lime green with trompe l'oeil fused pleating effect.
Chloe unveiled a tricked-up, fussy daywear took the season's coquettish baby-doll looks to almost Darrell Lea staff uniform proportions.
Gaultier displayed his spring line for the French luxury brand Hermes: a collection of sculpted day suits and punk-look jewellery, ballet-look crossover tops and soft suede boleros, with a finale of diaphanous silk georgette full-length gowns with trompe l'oeil-effect lace overlay.
Christian Dior's creative director Galliano offered his signature line with Janet Jackson and Hollywood lovebirds Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher during the show.
His collection included garishly glam sequinned silk jersey cocktail dresses and a spectacular evening wear finale of bias-cut, draped, rolled and heavily embroidered silk jersey gowns.
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