See the top trends from Paris Couture Fashion Week
What patterns did we discern from a week of high couture from the runways of Paris? Click through to find out
Trend No. 1: Embroidery Despite rich handiwork that plied on the textures, there was a light decadence to the embellishments at Elie Saab and Valentino.Getty Images
Embroidery from the Elie Saab 2011/12 fall couture collection.Getty Images
Embroidery from the Valentino 2011/12 fall couture collection.Getty Images
Trend No. 2: Plumage Feathers flew in every form as Alexis Mabille and Jean Paul Gaultier took on decidedly animalistic themes. Seen here: Plumage from the Jean Paul Gaultier 2011/12 fall couture collection.Getty Images
More plumage from the Jean Paul Gaultier 2011/12 fall couture collection.Getty Images
Plumage from the Alexis Mabille 2011/12 fall couture collection.Getty Images
Trend No. 3: Peplums A curious collection of ruffled hems appeared across the board, but none as statement-making as those at Chanel.Getty Images
Peplums from the Chanel 2011/12 fall couture collection.Getty Images
Peplums from the Christian Dior 2011/12 fall couture collection.Getty Images