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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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Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning, because what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will absolutely be doing things different from everybody else.
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