Modern tweeds, cocktail dresses and evening gowns, were all featured, as expected. What was not expected was the bright fusicha pieces, as Chanel Fall Couture collections tend to stick to a black, ice white, and silver grey palette.

All the models sported Anna Wintour-esque bobs, which I am sure would have brought a smile from the lady herself.

Fur trims, feathers and flashy buttons modernised the classic tweed suits, which surely raced a few heartbeats of those in the front row.

Volumious shoulders gave cocktail dresses and evening dresses a new twist. There was even a dress with accentuated hips, that would no doubt make you stand out – literally – at any party.

The coats were they only part of this collection that did not work for me, as they were not as structured as I would have liked.

House model Claudia Schiffer opted for a classic Chanel Resort 2009 white suit with black accents. She also carried a black satin Chanel clutch.

Daphne Guinness wore a stunning black Chanel Fall 2006 Couture mini dress with a gold turtle-neck and incredibly high platforms.

I would have preferred it if she had worn the dress without the Azzedine Alai waist belt.

Lace was featured heavily in this collection, and it was often embellished with colourful embroidery and jewels.

Not everyone can wear Lacroix Couture well. Natalie Portman and of course Dita von Teese can, but Julianne Moore was not quite able to pull her gown at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Dita von Teese loves Christian Lacroix, and can be seen wearing his clothes to many red carpet events. Looking at this collection, if feel Christian very much had Dita in mind.

Actress Lynda Carter opted for this beautifully bright shade of yellow for her very chic ensemble.

Helen Mirren was more edgy wearing a printed skirt, belted jacket and gladiator sandals.

Whilst Janet Jackson was more demure in her ensemble which she completed with a pair of YSL Tribute Canvas Leopard Pumps.

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Nipped in waist was a key trend here as belts and were heavily used to give a very dramatic silhouette to most pieces.

The transparency theme of Spring 2008 was very much a feature here with see-through semi-sheer skirts, that will no doubt be modified slightly on the red carpet. The pale blue dress that Charlize Theron wore to the LA Hancock premiere also had a see-through skirt.

The gowns were stunning as they swept down the runway. Many were layered with tulle, others were asymmetrical to add more drama, but my favourite were the off-the-shoulder pieces.

Bow adored suits on the shoulder, the neck and waists. They also adorned dresses, and skirts.

The collection was full of signature classics’s power suits, with tapered pants.

The clothes as you would expect were incredibly elegant, but not as experimental as other couture shows, with the colour palette being mostly black, white, grey, beige and taupe with a touch of pink here and there.

The red carpet gowns have Cate Blanchett’s name all over them, especially the haltered dress with the asymmetric tiering, that shimmers so elegantly.

One of my favourites piece, was the bowed blouse, made entirely of pearls. I would imagine someone with a lot of flair like Alicia Keys wearing that one. I would also imagine her wearing the evening dress cut to expose one breast which is hidden with a shoulder-slung cap.

Kerry Washington was by far the best dressed celebrity in the front row wearing as stunning Armani Privé Spring 2008 ensemble.

Her fitted jacket was beautiful, but the floral skirt is divine.

Helen Mirren was more classic in this chic suit.

Actress Zhang Ziyi wore a fushcia body hugging dress, with celebrity shades.

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There were many celebrities front row at Christian Dior’s Fall 2008 Haute Couture show this afternoon, but NONE of them looked better than Eva Mendes.

The actress looked divine in her orange and pink embellished dress, which clearly made her stand out amongst the grey and black that all the other celebrities decided to wear to this couture show.

It’s only Monday, and I already have a contender for Best Dressed Of The Week.

French actress Clotilde Courau, also provided the glamour wearing this cute berry Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2008 ruffled strapless dress.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer looked amazing in her many outings last week, but this grey Dior dress disappoints, when you have Eva hitting it out of the fashion ball park.

Black on such a hot day? Really?

I feel hot just looking at Liv Tyler in wearing this black belted Christian Dior Fall 2008 fitted dress.

The actress completed her black ensemble, with a pair of black Givenchy Spring 2008 open-toe booties.

Janet Jackson looks good, but I wish she opted for some colour.

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Monday
Christian Dior
Armani Privé

Tuesday
Chanel
Christian Lacroix
Givenchy

Wednesday
Elie Saab
Valentino
Jean Paul Gaultier

Seeing the new designs are one thing, but the front row is just as interesting.

Last season we saw many celebrities including Blake Lively – I hope someone takes Leighton Meester this time around – Ellen Pompeo, Diane Kruger and Michelle Yeoh.

Hopefully the couture queens – Tilda Swinton, Dita von Teese and Eva Green will be there, to show us how couture can been worn off the runway.

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Ellen Pompeo in Armani Privé Fall 2007

Dita Von Teese in Armani Privé Fall 2007

Hilary Swank in Giorgio Armani Fall 2006

Mariska Hargitay in modified Giorgio Armani Spring 2007

Diane Kruger in Christian Dior Fall 2007 Couture

Michelle Yeoh in Christian Dior Fall 2007

Dita Von Teese in Christian Dior Fall 2007

Diane Kruger in Balmain Spring 2008

Julianne Moore in YSL Spring 2008

Natalia Vodianova in Givenchy Fall 2007

Natalia Vodianova in Givenchy Spring 200 Couture

Blake Lively in Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2007

Dita Von Teese in Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2007

Eva Herzigova in both Valentino Spring 2008 & Valentino Fall 2007 Couture

Blake Lively in Valentino Spring 2008

Dita Von Teese in Christian Lacroix Fall 2007 Couture

Diane Kruger in Ralph Lauren Spring 2008

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I was very excited prior to Blake attending the shows, as she is my one-to-watch this year.

I expected her to be photographed on the red carpet, wearing an array of fantastic gowns. Unfortunately, in my eyes, this was not the case.

Hopefully she can get back to her ‘end of 2007‘ finest.

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