Embrace embroidery and embellishment — in pictures

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  Using the beauty of metallic jacquard-woven fabrics as a base, Gucci adds an extra dimension with gothic embroidered lettering. Courtesy Gucci

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  Dior decorates a simple clutch with naive hand beading and embroidery, which, against the metal hardware on the handle, looks all the more dainty. Courtesy Christian Dior.

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  Trust Christian Louboutin to be fearless, covering this wedge in a bold mix of studs, weaving and even metallic cork. Courtesy Christian Louboutin

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  Alice & Olivia add a youthful edge to slim fit jeans with a generous splash of paint. Courtesy Alice & Olivia

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  Dolce & Gabbana turn a hair comb into a treasure by stitching on flowers, beading and lace. Courtesy Mytheresa.com

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  Prada upscales beach slides with leather and oversized plastic daisies. Courtesy Prada

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  Giuseppe Zanotti lavishly adorns the heels of a satin sandal with marquis shaped diamantes for flawless sheen. Courtesy Giuseppe Zanotti

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  Anya Hindmarch playfully covers a purse in cartoon-esque badges. Courtesy Anya Hindmarch