Haute couture: Givenchy and more from day two – in pictures

Riccardo Tisci, inspired by the film Metropolis, looked to the glamour of the 1920s and 30s for his collection for Givenchy. There were crystal fringes and statement jewellery, and crocodile skins that had been hand cut, scale by scale Photograph: PR

And the view from behind. We're not sure that basketball and long gowns mix, but the sporty look is very fashionable this year ... Photograph: PR

Former supermodel Yasmin Le Bon in a huge red silk jersey ballgown by Stéphane Rolland. It weighed 50kg and the train had to be carried by two assistants Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage

A slightly more understated dress by Stéphane Rolland
Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters

Ethereal dresses in pretty pastels were paired with solid jewellery at Alexandre Vauthier Photograph: Kristy Sparow/Getty Images

Lilac at the Alexandre Vauthier show Photograph: Kristy Sparow/Getty Images

A jade green dress from the Atelier Gustavolins collection Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage

More by Atelier Gustavolins Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage

An oversized ruff in yellow and cheeky hot pants at Julien Fournié Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage

Some fabulous fringing, also at Julien Fournié Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage