Paris Fashion Week: Fall Couture 2012 Wrap-up

While many people were kicking off the summer last week, Paris had moved on to Fall with Couture Fashion Week for Fall 2012. The week-long event holds fashion shows for all the major players, and attracts the biggest celebrities. 

Chanel creates "New Vintage"

Designer Karl Lagerfeld dubbed the collection "New Vintage", meaning "the same attitude, the same spirit, the same name, same concept -- but something for our time." 

Christian Dior debuts news head designer Raf Simons

Simons, who previously worked for Jil Sander, modeled his first Dior Couture line after the classic Dior silhouettes. This period, known as the "New Look", saw full skirts, peplums, and cigarette pants. 

"Kimye" hits Fashion Week

New celebrity couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attended the Stephane Rolland Couture Show, where the caused quite a stir. The designer was relatively unknown until the two were photographed wearing his designs throughout the week, including to his show. 

Kim and Kanye arrive at the Show

Here they are with Stephane Rolland (left).

Giambattista Valli's Butterflies and Florals

Giambattista Valli is always known to have overly feminine and detailed gowns. The Fall 2012 Couture collection was entirely floral themed. Each gown has either a beautiful floral print or dramatic floral arrangements. The models wore netting, and were decorated with butterflies. 

Celebrity Sightings

Front row and center: Elizabeth Banks, Christina Hendricks, MIA, and Jessica Alba watch the Versace Fall Couture show.

Real life Glee couple Cory Monteith and Lea Michele take in the Versace show. 

Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Dior Couture fashion show.

Diane Kruger at Chanel Haute Couture show, with boyfriend Joshua Jackson.