China set for historic entry at Paris fashion week China, the world's textile tiger, notches up an historic fashion first here on Sunday when, for the first time, one of the country's designers takes part in Paris fashion week.
	China makes debut at Paris fashion week Frankie Xie, the first Chinese designer to unveil a collection as part of Paris fashion week, opened the eight-day style extravaganza.
	Gaultier marks 30 years as fashion's 'bad boy' Fashion's 'enfant terrible' Jean Paul Gaultier has come a long way since presenting his first collection 30 years ago of straw 'tablemat' dresses to a small, slightly disconcerted audience.
	Chinese designer kicks off Paris fashion shows China debuted at Paris fashion week Sunday when a Chinese designer not only became the first to take part but opened the eight-day showcase of some of the industry's top names.
	Paris fashion: Yamamoto's skillful asymmetry; graceful Viktor and Rolf Japan's Yohji Yamamoto turned his expert eye to asymmetrical cuts for a soulful summer, while genteel grace took to the dance floor at Viktor and Rolf.
	Viktor and Rolf cater to glamour world, high street Want to buy glamorous attire from a luxury store or rather get it off the high street? Fans of Dutch duo Viktor and Rolf can have it both ways this autumn.
	Gaultier marks 30 years as fashion's 'bad boy' Once known as fashion's 'enfant terrible,' Jean Paul Gaultier has come a long way since presenting his first collection 30 years ago of straw 'tablemat' dresses to a small, slightly disconcerted audience.
	Dior's Galliano goes back to basics in Paris show Christian Dior's showman designer John Galliano, who astounded the fashion world with gothic chic and mermaid gowns, yet again took his audience by surprise on Tuesday, this time by going for straightforward and understated.
	Sporty Gaultier, Dior's draping at Paris fashion Jean Paul Gaultier, marking 30 years as a fashion designer this month, wittily targeted today's obsession with working out to stay thin for his collection of sporty chic.
	Older designers prove edge over new generation Valentino, 74, and Karl Lagerfeld, 68, rolled out slick ready-to-wear collections on Wednesday, proving they are still able to set trends in an industry brimming with designers half their age.
	Sporty chic to old-fashioned glamour at Paris fashion Dries van Noten's parkas and heeled tennis shoes suggested sporty chic may be shaping up to be one of summer's key looks, while sweet femininity reigned at Valentino.
	Butterflies inspire second show for Ungaro designer Fluttering butterflies and a huge bean stalk helped to inspire the colourful spring-summer 2007 ready-to-wear show for Emanuel Ungaro designer Peter Dundas on Thursday as he presented his second collection for the label.
	Luminously pale versus explosive colour at Paris fashion Despite its lightness and transparency, Celine's summer collection exuded serenity and strength, while at Emanuel Ungaro emotions ran high with an explosion of styles and colour.
	Short hemlines dominate Chanel show Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld launched his spring/summer 2007 ready-to-wear collection on Friday with models parading trademark Chanel jackets over underwear-revealing skirts.
	Paris fashion: Chanel short and confident for summer With its ultra-short leggy hemlines and sleek no-fuss approach, Karl Lagerfeld's spirited spring-summer 2007 collection for Chanel radiated youthful confidence.
	Platform shoes tred Paris catwalk at Chanel, Lacroix Funky platform sandals or wedgies were de rigueur at the Paris fashion shows on Friday, be it to offset Chanel's leggy hemlines or for Christian Lacroix's style voyage.
	Paris fashion: McQueen's dramatic summer silhouette Designer Alexander McQueen's collection struck a slightly theatrical note, as he redefined the silhouette for summer to the musical accompaniment of a string ensemble.
	Sleek whites, giant hats at John Galliano show Designer John Galliano opened his spring/summer 2007 ready-to-wear collection on Saturday with sleek white suits and ended with swish evening gowns under enormous wire hats.
	Saab's golden fashion tribute to post-war Beirut's sunnier side Lebanese designer Elie Saab was so inspired by the renewed spirit and energy of people in post-war Beirut he completely re-did his collection to give it a golden glow of optimism.
	Paris Fashion Week Alexander McQueen Spring 2007 Collection The collection seemed to have something for everyone’s tastes: from sharply-cut jackets for the practical at heart to bubble-hemmed dresses and skirts which indulged McQueen’s long-time affair with the theatre.
	Paris Fashion Week Sonia Rykiel Spring 2007 Collection In a city best known for its fashionable women, one stands apart for carving herself a most unique niche: Sonia Rykiel. The designer managed to impress her critics and fans alike once again with her choice of colors, deconstructed style, and unassuming approach to good dressing.
	Paris Fashion Week Christian Lacroix Spring 2007 Collection Frenchman Christian Lacroix took fashion to new heights this week, showing a love for excessive color, dramatic designs, and unheard of combinations of fabric and form.
	Sun sets on Paris fashion with Saab's homage, flowery Vuitton A golden sun shone on Elie Saab's tribute to his native war-scarred Lebanon as Paris fashion week wound down with shows also by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton and Lanvin.
	Paris catwalks zap style codes Swinging from sporty chic shorts to the girly sweetness of waistless dresses and elegant womanly tailleurs, Paris Fashion Week offered no clear direction for summer's style.

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