When it comes to style, Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week really brings the looks... big time.
Keeping with the spirit of the over-the-top garments that are usually seen during this time, designers aren't holding back. Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week has been showcasing larger-than-life fashion ensembles like we've never seen before.
(MORE: 9 chic snow boots to help you step in style all winter)Let's take Viktor & Rolf's recent show for example. The luxury fashion house sent models down the runway in flowy dresses with messages many of us can relate to, such as "Sorry I'm late, I didn't want to come" and "No photos please."
'Fashion Statements' Haute Couture SS19 <3 VR ?? by @teampeterstigter #ViktorandRolf #Couture
22.9k Likes, 316 Comments - Viktor&Rolf (@viktorandrolf) on Instagram: "'Fashion Statements' Haute Couture SS19 <3 VR ?? by @teampeterstigter #ViktorandRolf #Couture"
There was also fashion designer Olivier Rousteing's couture debut with Balmain, where models were dressed in bright white statement pieces adorned with head-turning futuristic elements.
From big dresses with even bigger statements to extraordinary head-to-toe looks, here are seven "wow" moments that are making jaws drop and fashion lovers rejoice.
Statement dresses at Viktor & Rolf. ??: @giovanni_giannoni_photo & @delphachardphotos . . . . . #wwdfashion #viktorandrolf #couture #hautecouture #pfw #pariscoutureweek
23.9k Likes, 568 Comments - WWD (@wwd) on Instagram: "Statement dresses at Viktor & Rolf. ??: @giovanni_giannoni_photo & @delphachardphotos . . . . ...."
WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE @olivier_rousteing and the Couture Army closing his first #BALMAINCOUTURE show at the soon to be opened Balmain flagship in Paris. Download the Balmain App on the App Store to watch the show. (link in bio) #Swarovski @Swarovski @crystalsfromswarovski
93k Likes, 1,092 Comments - BALMAIN (@balmain) on Instagram: "WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE @olivier_rousteing and the Couture Army closing his first #BALMAINCOUTURE..."
GIVENCHY on Instagram: "HAUTE COUTURE: 'Iridium', designed by @ClareWaightKeller for "Bleached Canvas", the #GivenchyCoutureSS19 collection. #GivenchyFamily"
58.2k Likes, 354 Comments - GIVENCHY (@givenchyofficial) on Instagram: "HAUTE COUTURE: 'Iridium', designed by @ClareWaightKeller for "Bleached Canvas", the..."
In a colorful riot of densely hand-embroidered beasts that appear to burst through a cloudy of smoky black tulle, in her Spring-Summer 2019 Haute Couture dress from #MariaGraziaChiuri, model Jia Li makes for a rather revolutionary and refined circus performer. So much so, that we couldn't choose which image we liked better! Which is your favorite? #DiorCouture #DiorDreamParade © Inès Manai
28.3k Likes, 122 Comments - Dior Official (@dior) on Instagram: "In a colorful riot of densely hand-embroidered beasts that appear to burst through a cloudy of..."
A hand-painted dress with balloon sleeves, flat bows and ruffles cut into the serrated edge of the lace on the steps of the #VillaCHANEL. #CHANELHauteCouture #CHANEL @laurenjdg
2,676 Likes, 26 Comments - CHANEL (@chanelofficial) on Instagram: "A hand-painted dress with balloon sleeves, flat bows and ruffles cut into the serrated edge of the..."
Jean Paul Gaultier on Instagram: "Dressed to impress. #GaultierParis #SS19 #PFW Photographed by @saskialawaks."
21.3k Likes, 160 Comments - Jean Paul Gaultier (@jpgaultierofficial) on Instagram: "Dressed to impress. #GaultierParis #SS19 #PFW Photographed by @saskialawaks."
Emotional synesthesia, wonder of gazes and sensations. Enjoy the #ValentinoHauteCouture #SpringSummer19 Collection designed by @pppiccioli seen backstage at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild.
37.6k Likes, 596 Comments - Valentino (@maisonvalentino) on Instagram: "Emotional synesthesia, wonder of gazes and sensations. Enjoy the #ValentinoHauteCouture..."
