Fall 2012 shows came to a close with a fashionable final week in Paris. We excitedly watched the industry's hardest hitters put on the most elaborate shows of the season. From the front row to the runway, beauty to jewels, we've selected the hautest looks from France's most glamorous week.
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As if Yves Saint Laurent's slinky chain metal wasn't sexy enough, Stefano Pilati added a bare-back element that blew our minds. Let's hope Gwyneth Paltrow gets her hands on this green number stat!
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Most of Sarah Burton's Alexander McQueen pieces tend to be more suited for couture (the words ready-to-wear are apparently open for interpretation) but we had our eye on a couple looks that we could actually fantasize about wearing. This pale pink textured dress, for example, is right up our alley—minus the vision-obscuring eyewear.
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Balmain's artistry lies in their simple silhouettes with decadent embroidery and encrusted beading. This season's collection of pearl-emblazoned strong-shoulder designs were reminiscent of a matador and resulted in what appeared to be high-fashion armor.
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Despite having her second baby like yesterday, Jessica Alba didn't miss the glamour of Paris Fashion Week. She sat front row at Lanvin in one of the designer's glitzy asymmetrical creations.
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For Alber Elbaz's 10th anniversary as head designer of Lanvin, he strayed from the label's signature draped knits to try out structured ruffles and sharper silhouettes. What really caught our eye, though, were the charming jeweled details embellishing this textured finale ensemble.
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After a year of designer rumors, Christian Dior has yet to fill John Galliano's shoes. Alas, the show must go on. For Fall 2012, JG's right hand man, Bill Gaytten, romanced us with sheer pleats and a pretty color palette of lilacs, pinks and plums.
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No one does romance like Elie Saab. Following his opulent couture presentation, the Lebanese designer tempered his Paris ready-to-wear collection with wearable work attire. But that's not why we love Elie. We adore his red carpet-caliber designs like this eerie tree branch gown that is just begging to be worn by Rooney Mara or Evan Rachel Wood.
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Olivia Palermo has become a Fashion Week staple. The master of accessories attended the Christian Dior show in this drop-waist splatter print dress paired with statement lace-up heels.
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It wouldn't be a Valentino collection without the brand's show-stopping red. Unexpectedly used on a jumpsuit (fashion's boldest creation) it is all the more fantastic.
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Thierry Mugler's fall line will appeal to its celebrity clientele (that means you, Lady Gaga). This fringed design with space-age cutouts was both sultry and artistic.
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