2013 Spring Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

Couture Fashion Week is about pulling out all of the over-the-top, decadent, head-turning stops — rife with delicate floral applique, jaw-dropping embellishment, and saturated color, designers' Spring '13 offerings did just that. The trend report points towards all things floral and feminine, as exemplified by Giambattista Valli's decadent array of beading and embellishment, Chanel's secret garden theme highlighting beautiful floral appliqués, and who can forget Raf Simons's botanical dream for Christian Dior. With swaths of silk, tulle, and guipure lace floating down the runway, we can't help but to fall hopelessly in love with the likes of Valentino, Elie Saab and a gilded Zuhair Murad collection. Though, as the lineups from Atelier Verace, Armani Privé, and Jean Paul Gaultier prove there's sleeker, sexier fare in store here as well. Click through to see the most gorgeous, must-see moments from Couture. Additional reporting by Hannah Weil

Spring 2013 Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris means gorgeous gowns and over-the-top beauty. Designers pull out all the stops for their custom-made pieces. And that means the hair and makeup must be just as exclusive as the clothing. While these looks are more aspirational than attainable, they still make for great eye candy. From the studded lips at Dior to the spray-painted hair at Alexis Mabille, see the haute-est (get it) looks from the Paris runways.

Paris Couture Fashion Week continues to attract the most enviable fashionistas, and the latest to claim their front-row seats were Carine Roitfeld, Miroslava Duma, Natalia Vodianova, and Dita Von Teese at Valentino and Elie Saab. Chanel's Haute Couture Spring '13 show at the Grand Palais also drew the likes of Diane Kruger, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jessica Alba (all clad in Chanel, of course). Meanwhile, Rita Ora, Clémence Poésy, and, editrix in chief Anna Wintour all turned out equally covet-worthy ensembles, some more fur and snakeskin laden than others — we're looking at you, Anna. With Paris Couture Fashion Week forging ahead and our first Kim Kardashian sighting at Stephane Rolland, step inside to get a closer look at what everyone is wearing. Stay tuned for even more stunning arrivals to Paris Couture Fashion Week! — Additional reporting by Marisa Tom

Couture fashion shows attract the best dressed (and most beauty savvy) of the celebrity world. Even though the Haute Couture presentations had the most bizarre beauty looks, the stars attending kept it rather tame. See the most fashionable front-row attendees from Jessica Alba to Carine Roitfeld, and steal their hair and makeup.

Spring 2013 Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris means gorgeous gowns and over-the-top beauty. Designers pull out all the stops for their custom-made pieces. And that means the hair and makeup must be just as exclusive as the clothing. While these looks are more aspirational than attainable, they still make for great eye candy. From the studded lips at Dior to the spray-painted hair at Alexis Mabille, see the haute-est (get it) looks from the Paris runways.

It's rare to come across a red carpet these days that doesn't play host to (at least) one stunning Elie Saab gown. The Lebanese designer has, in effect, become a go-to source for glamorous premiere dresses and awards-show fare, and we have a hunch it has everything to do with his penchant for dense embroidery, princess gown silhouettes, and decadent embellishing. Saab's Couture Spring '13 collection debuted in Paris today, and with it came 48 ethereal confections practically begging to be worn to some fancy gala. We can easily imagine Keira Knightley slipping into one of the icy blue crystalline-embroidered tulle gowns, or perhaps Gwyneth Paltrow taking on one of the caped white column gowns as a redux of her standout Tom Ford look from last year's Oscars. We also spotted a printed sheath in a '50s-inspired shape that has Kerry Washington written all over it. Luckily, we're smack dab in the middle of awards season — and with the SAG Awards this Monday — we're hoping to see any one of these 11 gowns sooner rather than later. Click on for our Elie Saab Couture picks, and see who we'd like to see wearing them on a red carpet near you.

Paris Couture Fashion Week continues to attract the most enviable fashionistas and the latest to claim their front-row seats are Carine Roitfeld, Miroslava Duma, Natalia Vodianova, and Dita Von Teese. Chanel's Haute Couture Spring '13 show at the Grand Palais also drew the likes of Diane Kruger, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jessica Alba (all clad in Chanel, of course). Meanwhile, Rita Ora, Clémence Poésy, and, editrix in chief, Anna Wintour all turned out equally covet-worthy ensembles, some more fur and snakeskin laden than others — we're looking at you, Anna. With Paris Couture Fashion Week forging ahead, and our first Kim Kardashian sighting at Stephane Rolland, step inside to get a closer look at what everyone is wearing. Stay tuned for even more stunning arrivals to Paris Couture Fashion Week! — Additional reporting by Marisa Tom

Couture Fashion Week is about pulling out all of the over the top, decadent, head-turning stops, and so far, we've yet to be disappointed with designers' Spring '13 offerings. The trend report is pointing towards all things floral and feminine, as exemplified by Giambattista Valli's decadent array of beading and embellishment (how amazing is that gilded floral detailing on the dress seen here), Chanel's secret garden theme highlighting beautiful floral appliqués, and who can forget Raf Simons's botanical dream for Christian Dior. With swaths of silk, tulle, and guipure lace floating down the runway, we can't help but to fall hopelessly in love with these designers' gorgeous gowns and sleek, sexy separates from the likes of Atelier Versace and Armani Privé. In fact, we can already see the celebs lining up in any number of these pieces on the award season red carpet. Click through to see the most gorgeous looks from the runway — so far — and come back soon for updates!

For Chanel's Spring Couture, Karl Lagerfeld transformed the Grand Palais in the heart of Paris into a private forest. Models stepped out onto a runway that resembled a hidden pathway, dotted with moss and greenery. Chanel's global creative director, Peter Philips, took the smoky eye to gothic levels with mesh lashes and blown-out black eyeshadow. Hair king Sam McKnight went for a suitably wispy up 'do — with no two the same — adding his own touch of dark, Victorian-era chic. Click through to see some of the dramatic looks now.