In the fashion world, there's nothing more fantastical, romantic and awe-inspiring than haute couture collections! For the fashion beginner, ready-to-wear is where designers make their profit but haute couture is where couturiers dare to dream.
In honor of my upcoming trip to the City of Lights, (woohoo! expect lots of pics and shopping excursions), I'm bringing you some of my favorite looks from Paris Haute Couture week.
An unapologetic tribute to excess and spectacle in a limited economy: sequins, fur, white, black lace, dramatic hats, wedding gowns...and the racy reinvention of the suit! 
Chanel
Christian Dior
Elie Saab
Giorgio Armani Prive
Givenchy
Jean Paul Gaultier
Valentino
What do you think of the couture collections? Which look is your favorite?
Kisses,
Coutura
Photos: NYMag.com. Elle.com.
