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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Wowing the front row with bows

Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
The designer takes his bow Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
A less than practical winter coat. At least it would cheer you up on a grey day Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
Mabille is known for his decorative touch Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
Bows are a major theme of his work Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
His first collection, in 2008, featured over 1,500 bows Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
Plaits were also much in evidence Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
A playful nautical print Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
The influence of Mabille's unisex label, Impasses 13, can be seen in this mannish ensemble Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
In fact, some male models popped up in his show Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
A matador-inspired jacket Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille
A wedding dress worn with a funereal veil Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP
Gallery Alexis Mabille: Alexis Mabille in Paris
A suit/dress - not suitable for most offices when teamed only with underwear Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters
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