OpenerFrom the FROW faces to backstage beauty and our favorite looks, here’s our edit of Spring 13 Couture Week…

1Valentino 

So chic, especially paired with matching shoes in the fashion house’s signature scarlet.

Our only question, is it a cape, or a dress? We think it’s both and we’re in love.

2Jean Paul Gaultier

The beehive is back and this time teamed with a plait and 50s rock ‘n’ roll khol lined eyes.

3 Elie Saab

In the prettiest shade of pastel peach, this embroidered satin gown is what fashion fairy tales are made of.

4Dita Von Teese at Alexis Mabille 

The always-elegant Dita rocked her signature retro style with a cinched frock, pointy Louboutins and a crystal-studded headpiece.

5Giambattista Valli

Park Avenue princess at its very best. From the glossy blow dry to the gleaming skin and pink embroidered coat, we love this oh so polished look from top-to-toe. 

6Stephane Rolland

82-year-old supermodel Carmen Dell’Orefice takes centre stage in a sea of white.

7Christian Dior

Dior’s bejewelled pout topped the Spring beauty trends.

8Chanel

After clocking an impressive 31 show during this season’s Couture Week, Cara is officially fashion’s it-girl.

At Chanel, she played the part of a gothic Swan Lake dancer in this feathered creation.

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Diane Kruger at Chanel

The actress was the epitome of Parisian chic at the Chanel Show in a little gingham dress, thigh high boots and a beret.

 

 

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