• Belted dress in checked tweed with an embroidered mock turtleneck and patch-flap pockets; and rounded spectacles by Chanel Haute Couture
    Belted dress in checked tweed with an embroidered mock turtleneck and patch-flap pockets; and rounded spectacles by Chanel Haute Couture
  • Multilayer silk tulle dress with crystallised bodice, Rami Al Ali Haute Couture. Top (worn underneath), stylist’s own.
    Multilayer silk tulle dress with crystallised bodice, Rami Al Ali Haute Couture. Top (worn underneath), stylist’s own.
  • Milano dress in black Taroni silk taffeta with a horsehair understructure, August Getty Haute Couture.
    Milano dress in black Taroni silk taffeta with a horsehair understructure, August Getty Haute Couture.
  • Imperial Lilies off-white belted dress with a tulip-shaped skirt with organza embroidery and a tulle bust with organza lilies, Azzi & Osta Haute Couture.
    Imperial Lilies off-white belted dress with a tulip-shaped skirt with organza embroidery and a tulle bust with organza lilies, Azzi & Osta Haute Couture.
  • Corset dress with a top embroidered with hand-painted feathers and crystals, and a tulle skirt embroidered with sequins and fringes of canettes, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Gold filigree earrings, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria.
    Corset dress with a top embroidered with hand-painted feathers and crystals, and a tulle skirt embroidered with sequins and fringes of canettes, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. Gold filigree earrings, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria.
  • Peplos dress in white silk cady, with quote by Bernard Rudofsky, Dior Haute Couture.
    Peplos dress in white silk cady, with quote by Bernard Rudofsky, Dior Haute Couture.
  • Pink, peach, lavender and blue silk organza ballgown with a hand-pleated fan-frill appliqué, Ralph & Russo Haute Couture.
    Pink, peach, lavender and blue silk organza ballgown with a hand-pleated fan-frill appliqué, Ralph & Russo Haute Couture.
  • Cocktail suit top and embroidered skirt; black mesh T-shirt; embellished tights; and heels, all from Dior Haute Couture.
    Cocktail suit top and embroidered skirt; black mesh T-shirt; embellished tights; and heels, all from Dior Haute Couture.
  • Long-sleeve top made from a patchwork of vintage materials; and petrol blue high-waisted skirt with embroidered moon artworks, both from Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture.
    Long-sleeve top made from a patchwork of vintage materials; and petrol blue high-waisted skirt with embroidered moon artworks, both from Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture.
  • Trousers; and belt, all from Valentino Haute Couture.
    Trousers; and belt, all from Valentino Haute Couture.

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Fashion shoot: Through the lens – in pictures

This season’s haute couture creations, snapped on the streets of Paris

The National

September 12, 2019

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To herald in the new autumn/winter fashion season, we decided to begin at its pinnacle, haute couture, and its Italian counterpart, alta moda. Literally the finest clothes that money can buy, haute couture is created by hand, by a very select group of designers. Model Ludyvinka stepped out in priceless creations by the likes of Chanel, Valentino, Ralph & Russo and Viktor & Rolf, as well as regional names Azzi & Osta and Rami Al Ali.

Ranging from the thought-provoking (Christian Dior), to the romantic (Rami Al Ali), via the fantastical (August Getty) and the unfathomably intricate (Dolce & Gabbana), high fashion comes in many guises. The shoot was lensed by Paris-based photographer Chantelle Dosser, who captured the story.

Photography: Chantelle Dosser

Fashion director: Sarah Maisey

Model: Ludyvinka at Mademoiselle Agency

Hair: Anais Lucas Sebagh at Openspace Paris

Make-up: Samuel Ruffin-Hendrix at Saint Germain Agency

Stylist's assistant: Mariam Apitsaryan.

With special thanks to Le Tub restaurant, Palais Royal, Paris. For a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this shoot.

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