Eyelet lace and a ruffle, British designer John Galliano for Christian Dior welcomed women's delicate side. (Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images)
When people think of Paris, all kinds of images come up—history, food, architecture, art, spring romance. But when the fashion world thinks of Paris, there are two over-arching traits—elegance and taste.
When someone says he or she bought a coat in Paris, the expectation is much different than for a coat bought in most local stores. Designers always push the envelope, trends always run away from reality, and ugliness and beauty always raise their heads. Yet somewhere in the midst of it all, a true vision holds and some beautiful pieces shine through.
Here are some fashions from this season's Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 2011 collections on March 5.
Japanese designer Issey Miyake during the autumn-winter 2010/2011 show. (Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images)British designer Vivienne Westwood must have a great story behind these heels. (Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)A creation by Israeli designer Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, a dress with sleeves loose at the top and tight from elbow to wrist. (Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images)From Christian Dior comes a light, layered design, probably to wear under other layers in winter. (Francois Durand/Getty Images)Different textures everywhere you look on this Christian Dior presentation. (Francois Durand/Getty Images)Open toe and airy lace work give these boots from Christian Dior a vey light look. (Francois Durand/Getty Images)FINE FLEECE: Lanvin offered a fleece coat in their Fall/Winter 2011 collection in Paris. (Francois Durand/Getty Images)
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