The fall couture collections in Paris were steeped in decadence, with models draped in elegant fabrics with elaborate additions of feathers and jewels. Jean Paul Gaultiers turban look with feathers and beads conjured silky visions of princes and maharajas. (Francois Guillot AFP/Getty Images)
A chocolate-hued leather pantsuit, embellished with sparkling embroidery, joined the Jean Paul Gaultier lineup. (Francois Guillot AFP/Getty Images)
Jean Paul Gaultier continued his regal look with draped headdress and an embroidered black satin jacket. (Francois Guillot AFP/Getty Images)
A black Lurex lace dress by Jean Paul Gaultier was laser-cut to resemble the wrought-iron work of a palace gate. (Francois Guillot AFP/Getty Images)
John Galliano for Christian Dior played the romantic, colorfully reimagining a 1940s look of swirling, form-fitting fabric in a show at the Palace of Versailles. (Francois Guillot AFP/Getty Images)
A white sheath gets a rosy touch, accented with long black gloves, by John Galliano for Dior. On July 2, the fashion houses show at Versailles celebrated its 60th year and Gallianos 10th year as its designer. (Francois Guillot AFP/Getty Images)
John Gallianos inspired romanticism included a rich rainbow of gowns with embroidery and full skirts. (Francois Guillot AFP/Getty Images)
Italian designer Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy showed fuzzy, high-collared coats and one sculpted to resemble a spine. (Pierre Verdy AFP/Getty Images)
Riccardo Tisci revealed his wild side with an all-over leopard-spotted cat suit with matching helmet. (Pierre Verdy AFP/Getty Images)
