![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HJASUL3MZHPXTV5DAC7ALQHMSM.jpg?smart=true&auth=fc63402851c470e42955b84195235f166596f7b1980a51785955996e6b0e54f7&width=400&height=225)
Trousers; and belt, all from Valentino Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MTNMXHE7MK7IQBLXFJKRRNEFDQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=2c8d3ead0d6b28262043f25631a9b92976d613947194d25f8b87b338e2d71775&width=400&height=225)
Belted dress in checked tweed with an embroidered mock turtleneck and patch-flap pockets; and rounded spectacles by Chanel Haute Couture
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Multilayer silk tulle dress with crystallised bodice, Rami Al Ali Haute Couture. Top (worn underneath), stylist’s own.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/V2IUFQHJSX5MP6A7YJQLH6MTHQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=9ebb3f6334fe3fec24ffbfd04f30ebf84d23c2bed942638cf4d47ba48a502efa&width=400&height=225)
Milano dress in black Taroni silk taffeta with a horsehair understructure, August Getty Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/G2T2DZFDU6SE2C7CVCCGY72WPQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=7751325618ae4522806a7400fe1e8e1a06cfe177495c433ce93cee81a907923a&width=400&height=225)
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.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RAFPPXNNGCZQ4OBSKLKPKPMH5Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=2753421a93fabe14079abef7742e81e50e01fe851c1860ff4053ee960272451c&width=400&height=225)
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.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CZTFEQCOBIKPTI4RXU3DPUWYGM.jpg?smart=true&auth=0a7768c949e2d252a9606f242e099d5d33da2301baa6dac34e8b33f2ba9d1916&width=400&height=225)
Peplos dress in white silk cady, with quote by Bernard Rudofsky, Dior Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KINM7O4MOHA2OHPZXBDPCY45WE.jpg?smart=true&auth=7f116386539b340b1e8204103a249dfd9bafdf247257bbc8097db6ed8d4885b9&width=400&height=225)
Pink, peach, lavender and blue silk organza ballgown with a hand-pleated fan-frill appliqué, Ralph & Russo Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OLLIXCE2OVJLIXJPVBXTJDALHU.jpg?smart=true&auth=b4c9d5e65eeca81725529a49c65fd9e2a33556947edfce3ffec34249c4b3b55e&width=400&height=225)
Cocktail suit top and embroidered skirt; black mesh T-shirt; embellished tights; and heels, all from Dior Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JFGCYADNRKZP53TQJSQNYSTMCA.jpg?smart=true&auth=d39719c3bab1934fbe0b0b73ab92af3e61b44b97aac09cd6beaf2278a0bc62ff&width=400&height=225)
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.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HJASUL3MZHPXTV5DAC7ALQHMSM.jpg?smart=true&auth=fc63402851c470e42955b84195235f166596f7b1980a51785955996e6b0e54f7&width=400&height=225)
Trousers; and belt, all from Valentino Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MTNMXHE7MK7IQBLXFJKRRNEFDQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=2c8d3ead0d6b28262043f25631a9b92976d613947194d25f8b87b338e2d71775&width=400&height=225)
Belted dress in checked tweed with an embroidered mock turtleneck and patch-flap pockets; and rounded spectacles by Chanel Haute Couture
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4MH3OHII53PLB5ZWRB2MUZLIZM.jpg?smart=true&auth=7c0755c51af1513b399290e93447978bd6cb7869108e533b24d8ea64db31c85a&width=400&height=225)
Multilayer silk tulle dress with crystallised bodice, Rami Al Ali Haute Couture. Top (worn underneath), stylist’s own.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/V2IUFQHJSX5MP6A7YJQLH6MTHQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=9ebb3f6334fe3fec24ffbfd04f30ebf84d23c2bed942638cf4d47ba48a502efa&width=400&height=225)
Milano dress in black Taroni silk taffeta with a horsehair understructure, August Getty Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/G2T2DZFDU6SE2C7CVCCGY72WPQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=7751325618ae4522806a7400fe1e8e1a06cfe177495c433ce93cee81a907923a&width=400&height=225)
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.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RAFPPXNNGCZQ4OBSKLKPKPMH5Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=2753421a93fabe14079abef7742e81e50e01fe851c1860ff4053ee960272451c&width=400&height=225)
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.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CZTFEQCOBIKPTI4RXU3DPUWYGM.jpg?smart=true&auth=0a7768c949e2d252a9606f242e099d5d33da2301baa6dac34e8b33f2ba9d1916&width=400&height=225)
Peplos dress in white silk cady, with quote by Bernard Rudofsky, Dior Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KINM7O4MOHA2OHPZXBDPCY45WE.jpg?smart=true&auth=7f116386539b340b1e8204103a249dfd9bafdf247257bbc8097db6ed8d4885b9&width=400&height=225)
Pink, peach, lavender and blue silk organza ballgown with a hand-pleated fan-frill appliqué, Ralph & Russo Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OLLIXCE2OVJLIXJPVBXTJDALHU.jpg?smart=true&auth=b4c9d5e65eeca81725529a49c65fd9e2a33556947edfce3ffec34249c4b3b55e&width=400&height=225)
Cocktail suit top and embroidered skirt; black mesh T-shirt; embellished tights; and heels, all from Dior Haute Couture.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JFGCYADNRKZP53TQJSQNYSTMCA.jpg?smart=true&auth=d39719c3bab1934fbe0b0b73ab92af3e61b44b97aac09cd6beaf2278a0bc62ff&width=400&height=225)
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.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HJASUL3MZHPXTV5DAC7ALQHMSM.jpg?smart=true&auth=fc63402851c470e42955b84195235f166596f7b1980a51785955996e6b0e54f7&width=400&height=225)
Trousers; and belt, all from Valentino Haute Couture.
Fashion shoot: Through the lens – in pictures
This season’s haute couture creations, snapped on the streets of Paris
The National
12 September, 2019
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