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Paris Once Again Proves It’s the Best of All Fashion Weeks

  • 10/16/09 at 12:10 PM
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As always, the best Fashion Week is last! The shows in Paris gave spring 2010 its defining trends. From harder couturelike construction at Balenciaga and McQueen to the feminine froth of Chanel and Nina Ricci, it was a season of choice. From the tattered tees and frayed jackets at Balmain to the exquisite draping at Lanvin, this city proves that it's in a class of its own. Narrowing down to the top twenty best shows was hard, but we made our picks. Click ahead to see our choices.

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By: Harriet Mays Powell and Doria Santlofer Filed Under: alexander mcqueen, balenciaga, balmain, best of paris, celine, chanel, christian dior, comme des garcons, designers, dries van noten, gareth pugh, givenchy, isabel marant, j'adore paris, john galliano, junya watanabe, lanvin, louis vuitton, miu miu, nina ricci, paris, paris fashion week, rick owens, spring 2010, valentino, yves st. laurent
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