Last updated: January 30, 2012 6:01 pm

Slideshow: Paris couture

Harking back to an era of jetsetters, socialites and movie legends, Paris couture was weighed down by history

Women Fashion Week

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

Chanel Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

Valentino Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

Versace Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

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