Giambattista Valli is a couturier at heart and those details are never far from his ready-to-wear designs – see the rich crystal embellishments on the soft pistachio-green looks and the fur trims Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage
There was a more relaxed, sporty feel to this collection, particularly with the furry slip-on flat shoes (there were also mesh peep-toe ankle boots for the heel devotees) that kept it fresh and modern, as well as the zip details on the outerwear Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage
Hedi Slimane's second womenswear collection for Saint Laurent echoed his menswear collection of California grunge mixed with his own brand of anti-establishment rebellion. Model rock groupies in the style of Courtney Love stomped down the catwalk clad in the uniform of the morning-after-the-night-before – a man's plaid shirt over a mini floral dress, a grey duffle coat flung over a Peter Pan-collared mini dress, and a wispy baby-blue chiffon dress concealed under a checked man's jacket
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One styling detail at Saint Laurent stood out: the glitzy tights scattered with tiny crystals, like something a circus trapeze artist might wear, which were teamed with biker boots – they at least felt new. It remains to be seen what the Saint Laurent customer will make of this latest offering Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Europe
'Around the world!' blared the soundtrack at Chanel as models paraded around a giant revolving globe centre stage at the Grand Palais. The globe was marked with double 'C' flags pinpointing the location of Chanel's 300+ stores globally, reminding us that Chanel dominates the world stage. The globe theme was picked up in a small Perspex sphere bag Photograph: PR
The classic Chanel tweed jacket formed the basis of many of the looks, this time in a more boxy and longer cut worn with miniskirts or short dresses and over-the-knee leather boots and leather socks worn with biker boots that were cut low at the front and strung with chains. The hot pink tweed two-piece and the furry helmets in pastel, red and bright blue brought a welcome splash of colour to the mainly dark-toned collection Photograph: PR
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli's latest collection for Valentino had a distinctly Dutch master sensitivity to the silhouette and colour palette, a Vermeer blue vied with the traditional Valentino red as the collection's signature colour. The scalloped edges on dresses and clean lines put one in mind of the costumes worn by a 17th Century sitter in a Van der Helst portrait Photograph: Ian Langsdon/EPA
The dutch theme continued with the use of a pretty delft china print on several gowns. The simple, centre-parted, side plait secured with a plain headband lent a further serene portrait quality to the mood of the collection Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage
Sarah Burton's signature opulent beading and craftsmanship were seen in all their glory at the McQueen show today – 10 exquisite Elizabethan-inspired looks were shown against an equally regal setting, and caged crinolines were encrusted with pearls, in this extravagant collection that was certainly fit for a queen Photograph: Francois guillot/AFP
Traditional Elizabethan ruffs were given a modern makeover at Alexander McQueen with the addition of studs and cinch metal belts Photograph: Francois guillot/AFP
