John Galliano and Louis Vuitton at Paris fashion week

The models at John Galliano's show looked rather like sad clowns Photograph: Jacky Naegelen/Reuters

The atmosphere was dark and slightly dangerous (much like the weather outside) Photograph: Jacques Brinon/AP

Lasers strobed the models as they walked Photograph: Jacky Naegelen/Reuters

We loved the floor-length gowns at Elie Saab Photograph: Christophe Guibbaud/EMPICS Entertainment

Some of them were literally dazzling Photograph: Lucas Dolega/EPA

This was a look designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for Hermes. We would have christened it 'shades of sepia' Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images

Look! It's Eva Herzigova modelling for Hermes Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP

Bless, we love JPG Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images

We loved the prints at Miu Miu Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

More models at Miu Miu Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

Kate Moss turned up at the show in a dress fit for a Bond girl Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Layering was understated at Kenzo Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images

The glitter effects were full on fabulous Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images

These were the shoes at Louis Vuitton: words fail us Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com

In the end, though, we realised it was all about the bags Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters

Oh! And we haven't even mentioned the hair yet. According to Jacobs, this show was all about new-age travellers Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters

The colour palette was full of 70s style oranges, browns and purples Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters

The RM by Roland Mouret collection was a host of pretty, form-fitting dresses ... Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

... with interesting shoulder details everywhere Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images