• AGE OF OPULENCE: Embroidered muslin blouse; satin skirt; shoes, all Chanel Haute Couture. Eventail cuff; Cruise ring; Cascade de Diamants earrings, all Chanel High Jewellery.
    AGE OF OPULENCE: Embroidered muslin blouse; satin skirt; shoes, all Chanel Haute Couture. Eventail cuff; Cruise ring; Cascade de Diamants earrings, all Chanel High Jewellery.
  • EBB AND FLOW: Crystal embroidered top; plissé-organza skirt; earrings; bracelet; clutch; shoes, all Armani Privé.
    EBB AND FLOW: Crystal embroidered top; plissé-organza skirt; earrings; bracelet; clutch; shoes, all Armani Privé.
  • DARK MATERIALS: Wool top; silk-panelled skirt; shoes; jewellery, all Dior Haute Couture
    DARK MATERIALS: Wool top; silk-panelled skirt; shoes; jewellery, all Dior Haute Couture
  • GILDED EDGE: Embroidered sheer blouse; brocade skirt, both Rami Al Ali Haute Couture. B.Zero1 bracelets, all Bvlgari. Juste un Clou ring, Cartier
    GILDED EDGE: Embroidered sheer blouse; brocade skirt, both Rami Al Ali Haute Couture. B.Zero1 bracelets, all Bvlgari. Juste un Clou ring, Cartier
  • DREAM SEQUENCE: Satin bodice; ostrich-feather bolero, all Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
    DREAM SEQUENCE: Satin bodice; ostrich-feather bolero, all Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
  • SMOKE AND MIRRORS: Mousseline silk blouse; Le Smoking tuxedo jacket; trousers; shoes, all Saint Laurent Couture Collection
    SMOKE AND MIRRORS: Mousseline silk blouse; Le Smoking tuxedo jacket; trousers; shoes, all Saint Laurent Couture Collection
  • HIGH ART: Embroidered satin gown; opera gloves, both Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
    HIGH ART: Embroidered satin gown; opera gloves, both Ralph & Russo Haute Couture

Fashion shoot: Pièce de résistance — in pictures

Olive Obina

March 03, 2016

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Amid the splendour of a historic Parisian ballroom, we offer a rare glimpse into the highly exclusive world of haute couture.

Photography: Roc Chaliand; fashion director: Sarah Maisey; stylist: Hafsa Lodi

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