Trying to detect a common denominator among couture shows almost defeats the point of the craft itself, non?  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/29/10

Only one party during couture week in Paris could do justice to the song about Kate Moss's bangs.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/28/10

Crystals for democracy: who knew?  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/28/10

The couture collection Gaultier presented for spring was the most extraordinary, inventive and technically masterful display of what couture can be.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/28/10

Riccardo Tisci has two sides—he can be quite dark, or rococo bordering on the razzle dazzle.This season, which would he choose?  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/27/10

In spite of all his modernist influences, Alexis Mabille managed to sneak in a few bows.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/27/10

The overall effect at Dior was like a classic engraving come to life, or one of Richard Avedon's romantic evening photos in the flesh.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/27/10

Giorgio Armani let the cycles of the moon guide his expert cutting for a collection of curvy tailoring inspired by the luminous glow of crescent moon.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/26/10