 | Diverse haute couture inspires sunny outlook
The world's top designers dispelled fears about the future of haute couture with stunning colour and craftsmanship in Paris this week, as interest in high fashion widens beyond the fortuned few, according to industry professionals.
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 | Paris haute couture: Gaultier goes Greek, sensual Saab
Jean Paul Gaultier sent out a striking spring-summer haute couture collection on Wednesday inspired by Greek tradition, while Lebanon's Elie Saab offered a fresh, youthful spin on the glitz and glamour of the stars of the 1950s and 60s.
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 | Paris haute couture: Lacroix's origins, elegant Givenchy
Christian Lacroix harked back to his southern French roots for his bright and elaborately-crafted haute couture collection, while Riccardo Tisci's talent for structure offered elegance tinted with romanticism at Givenchy.
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 | Chanel's vision of classic yet dreamy haute couture
Karl Lagerfeld cast as luminous a spell on the catwalk for Chanel as the beams of winter sunshine streaming through the huge glass ceiling of the 19th century Grand Palais.
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 | Paris haute couture: Valentino's elegance, Galliano sees red
Italian designer Valentino and John Galliano for Christian Dior highlighted two opposing faces of haute couture; one based on classic, red carpet-ready elegance, the other revealing a more experimental approach for the 21st century.
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 | Galliano sees red for fiery, historical Dior couture show
John Galliano dipped into revolutionary France for his spectacular spring haute couture collection for Christian Dior that was imbued with both red hot passion and a creative lightness.
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 | Paris poised for summer's haute couture dazzle
Haute couture designers will unveil their sartorial vision for summer 2006 starting, as the rarified, made-to-order luxury sector seeks to show its strength despite a reduced number of labels taking to the catwalk.
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