Paris Couture Cleans Up

fashion haute couture france spring summer 2009 paris valentino jean paul gaultire christian dior givenchy armani chanel christian lacroix
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Spelling It Out
Jean Paul Gaultier's black and white lace cocktail dress was inspired by calligraphy.

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