Ralph&Russo, Giambattista Valli and Alexis Mabille rise to the occasion at Haute Couture Week in Paris

There was pomp and ceremony on the catwalks of Paris on Monday night, as some of the biggest couture houses showed off their starry collections for Spring 2016. First up was the UK-based house Ralph&Russo, whose fairytale extravaganza of cocktail dresses and ball gowns was as enchanting as it was on-point. From the full-length gloves embroidered with floral patterns to a semi-sheer gown splattered with silver leaves, this was a springtime collection based on sweetness and light, with a healthy dash of red carpet glamour thrown in for good measure.

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Ralph&Russo, Giambattista Valli and Alexis Mabille rise to the occasion at Haute Couture Week in Paris

2015 was a year of stand-out fashion collaborations

Haute couture houses and ready-to-wear brands couldn't get enough of partnerships this year — with celebrities, artists, and even other clothing brands. Let's take a look at the three collaborations which made the most noise in 2015. The ad campaign featured the three top models of the moment: Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Jourdan Dunn.

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2015 was a year of stand-out fashion collaborations