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This Season's Couture Confections Spark Major Joy

This Season's Couture Confections Spark Major Joy

Prepare for a riot of ruffles, pleats, feathers, and sequins.

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda corset dress; Roger Vivier mules



Balmain Couture dress; Manolo Blahnik mules



Dior Haute Couture coat



Maison Margiela Artisanal designed by John Galliano trench coat, dress, headpiece, tights, and ghillies



Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress and mask; Jimmy Choo mules



Chanel High Jewelry necklace; Wolford tights; Chanel Haute Couture shoes



Valentino Haute Couture coat, bodysuit, and shoes



Schiaparelli Haute Couture jacket and trousers



Armani Privé cape and skirt; Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

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