fashion haute couture france spring summer 2009 paris valentino jean paul gaultire christian dior givenchy armani chanel christian lacroix

Paris Couture Cleans Up

A handful of haute couturiers put French craftsmanship on display this week, with a nod to 1930s glamour, minimalist white, and a devil-may-care attitude about the global economic crisis

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