Paris fashion week: A daring first day

Gareth Pugh is noted for his love of the gothic. His models wore leather jackets that resembled rubber in unusual, asymetrical shapes that called to mind tyre treads
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Another cheerful look by Gareth Pugh. We'd hazard a guess that this probably won't be appearing on the Oscars red carpet this weekend
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Portuguese designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista seemed to be inspired by Biggles and Babar the Elephant
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Peachoo and Krejberg take an architectural approach to design, with intricate cutting and a diverse mix of styles
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Dries Van Noten also presented a broad range of styles and trends, hedging his bets between 80s leopardprints and a rather more prim aesethetic
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More from Dries Van Noten. Hemlines were longer, and dresses and skirts were cut in the flattering A-line that has seen a strong reappearance this season
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A statement bag from Dries Van Noten
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Portuguese designer Fatima Lopes claimed her inspiration was the melting ice caps and global warming. Nope, we can't see it either
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Transluscent was the theme at Anne Valerie Hash's collection. Almost every piece was see-through and layered
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French designers Francois Alary and Ophelie Klere are the forces behind the Devaste label, which is very popular in Japan. They are also known for their gothic vibe, somewhat offset in this case by the 80s librarian eyewear
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The perfect dress for a bad hair day, by Russian fashion designer Nicolas Andreas Taralis
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Portuguese designer Luis Buchinho chose a minimalist vibe to celebrate his 20th anniversary collection. We would like to gently suggest that you do not rush out to buy fish-fin stockings
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Strange layering by Korean designer Moon Young Hee. Probably not one for traditional brides this summer
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Quentin Veron also offered some bridalwear for shy, retiring types
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And finally, it's been out of fashion for several millennia, but its time has come again. Caveman chic is back at Quentin Veron. You heard it here first.
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