Haute couture highlights - in pictures

A dramatic entrance at Jean Paul Gaultier 's haute couture show Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Jean Paul Gaultier resurrects the mohican Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Fishtails and attitude at Jean Paul Gaultier Photograph: Maya Vidon/EPA More dramatic silhouettes from Jean-Paul Gaultier Photograph: Eric Ryan/Getty Images It's showtime at Jean Paul Gaultier Photograph: Tony Barson/WireImage A model does the cancan Photograph: Tony Barson/WireImage Sepia tones and super-high heels Photograph: Eric Ryan/Getty Images A minimalist approach at Valentino Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images Serene in cream at Valentino Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters More from Valentino Photograph: Eric Ryan/Getty Images Elie Saab 's little black dresses Photograph: Bertrand Guay/AFP/Getty Images Elie Saab 's take on bridalwear Photograph: Eric Ryan/Getty Images Clashing prints by Franck Sorbier Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters More muted creations by Franck Sorbier Photograph: Jacques Brinon/AP On Aura Tout Vu 's bid to make bird's nests fashionable Photograph: Kristy Sparow/Getty Images Short hemlines at Maxime Simoens Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images Forest green by Lebanese designer Rabih Kayrouz Photograph: Bertrand Guay/AFP/Getty Images