A model presents a creation by Antonio Grimaldi during the 2017 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on January 26, 2017 in Paris. / AFP / FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images)more
A model presents a creation by Antonio Grimaldi during the 2017 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on January 26, 2017 in Paris. / AFP / FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images)more
A model presents a creation by Antonio Grimaldi during the 2017 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on January 26, 2017 in Paris. / AFP / FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: A model walks the runway during the Chanel designed by Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: He Cong walks the runway during the Chanel Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Peter White/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: Zhenya Migovych walks the runway during the Chanel Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Peter White/Getty Images)more
A model presents a creation for Chanel during the 2017 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on January 24, 2017 in Paris. / AFP / Patrick KOVARIK (Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 23: Alicja Tubilewicz walks the runway during the Christian Dior Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Peter White/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 23: A model walks the runway during the Christian Dior designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 23: A model walks the runway during the Christian Dior designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: A model walks the runway during the Elie Saab Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: A model walks the runway during the Elie Saab Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Peter White/Getty Images)more
A model presents a creation by Elie Saab during the 2017 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on January 25, 2017 in Paris. / AFP / FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 23: A model walks the runway during the Francesco Scognamiglio Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 23: A model, hat detail, walks the runway during the Francesco Scognamiglio Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Peter White/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 23: A model walks the runway during the Giambattista Valli Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: A model walks the runway during the Giorgio Armani Prive Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: A model walks the runway during the Giorgio Armani Prive Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
A model presents a creation for Giorgio Armani Prive during the 2017 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on January 24, 2017 in Paris. / AFP / Patrick KOVARIK (Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images)more
A model presents a creation for Giorgio Armani Prive during the 2017 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on January 24, 2017 in Paris. / AFP / Patrick KOVARIK (Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: A model walks the runway during the Giorgio Armani Prive Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: A model walks the runway during the Valentino designed by Pier Paolo Piccioli Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: A Cloth detail at the runway during the Valentino Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: A Cloth detail at the runway during the Valentino Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images)more
A model presents a creation for Valentino during the 2017 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on January 25, 2017 in Paris. / AFP / ALAIN JOCARD (Photo credit should read ALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images)more
Couture Week came to a magnificent close this week, and we’re taking a quick look back on our favourite jaw-dropping looks from some of our favourite designers.
Haute Couture Week renews our appreciation for traditional garment-making?and the skilled people who craft them. And this year was certainly no different.
Firstly, how does haute couture week differ from other fashion weeks? Apart from causing a bit of confusion, haute couture week simply showcases the best handmade gowns and outfits from the best ateliers that the world has to offer.
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It means that master craftswomen and men have worked relentlessly for hours – days, even – on end to create the finished masterpieces. That means we’re guaranteed more diamonds, jewels, delicate lace, luxurious silk, intricate threadwork, and more hemlines than one can imagine.
From Alice in Wonderland-dystopian vibes at Valentino and Arabian inspiration at Giorgio Armani Priv??to?the whimsical enchantment of Elie Saabs Cinderella-esque gowns and?Giambattista Valli’s?exotic take on traditional formal wear. Dare we forget to mention the flawless Lily-Rose Depp who closed the Chanel show wearing the most flamboyant pink wedding gown, which undoubtedly stole the show.
Lily-Rose Depp at Chanel. Getty.
For the most part, the designers let the clothes do the talking meaning that makeup remains light and natural; usually teamed with a beautiful dewy and healthy glow (except maybe for at Armani Priv?, where Linda Cantello used a coral shadow to create a graphic eye look).
Armani Priv? by?Linda Cantello
Soft hues of nude,?taupe, and blue were the dominant colour choices this year, seen at?Galia Lahav, Vetements, and featured heavily at Valentino, Chanel, and Elie Saab.
Take a look through our gallery at some of our favourite looks from throughout the week, and feast your eyes on some of the most magnificent gowns you’ll see today.