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the cut's september fashion issue
September 27, 2016

See Haute Couture’s Most Romantic Looks

By Tetsu Kubota and Rebecca Ramsey

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Photo: Tetsu Kubota

At the most recent couture season in Paris in July, fantastical silhouettes conveyed a sense of girlish romanticism. Photographer Tetsu Kubota used his lens to capture some of our favorite ornate pieces in a casual, sun-lit setting in a quiet neighborhood in Paris.

Out in the light of day, without complicated hair and makeup, the elaborate artistry of couture begins to feel more approachable. Chanel’s baby-pink taffeta dress may evoke a historical silhouette, but captured in a scaled-back setting, it looks practically modern. Intricate details — the embroidery on Dior’s Bar jacket, plissé pleating techniques done by hand at both Iris van Herpen and Giambattista Valli — jump off the screen, and even a molded plastic dress, designed by John Galliano for Maison Margiela Artisanal, feels romantically youthful.

Click ahead to see couture’s dreamiest looks shot on two fresh faces from the Parisian runways.

Styling by Rebecca Ramsey. Hair by Andre Cueto-Saavedra at Mikas Looks. Makeup by Jacques Uzzardi at Kaptive. Models: Cam Kerekes (OUI) and Kathia Nseke (NEW MADISON). Shot at Espace Lumière Studios in Paris.

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Pleated draped pale-pink taffeta embellished with a camellia, ruched black suede boots, and long fingerless suede and tulle gloves by Chanel Haute Cou... Pleated draped pale-pink taffeta embellished with a camellia, ruched black suede boots, and long fingerless suede and tulle gloves by Chanel Haute Couture, to order at 800-550-0005. Pleated navy embroidered dress with braided tulle, ruched black suede boots, and long fingerless suede and tulle gloves by Chanel Haute Couture to order at 800-550-0005. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Pale-green vacuum-formed plastic embroidered dress and hand-painted clogs by Maison Margiela Artisanal designed by John Galliano. Photo: Tetsu Kubot... Pale-green vacuum-formed plastic embroidered dress and hand-painted clogs by Maison Margiela Artisanal designed by John Galliano. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Pearl-gray layered plissé tulle cape with Swarovski clasps by Giambattista Valli, special order only. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
3-D moiré halter-dress made from hand-plisséd and line-printed translucent organza hand-stitched on transparent tulle by Iris van H... 3-D moiré halter-dress made from hand-plisséd and line-printed translucent organza hand-stitched on transparent tulle by Iris van Herpen, available by special order. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Ebony crimped silk faille dress by Schiaparelli, special order only. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Shirred black silk velvet cape, embroidered tulle top, and ottoman skirt by Armani Privé, available at select Giorgio Armani boutiques. Ph... Shirred black silk velvet cape, embroidered tulle top, and ottoman skirt by Armani Privé, available at select Giorgio Armani boutiques. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Ecru wool-crêpe Bar jacket with sequin- and silver-thread embroidery, ecru silk tulle and lace-pleated and embroidered skirt, and suede sandals ... Ecru wool-crêpe Bar jacket with sequin- and silver-thread embroidery, ecru silk tulle and lace-pleated and embroidered skirt, and suede sandals by Dior Haute Couture, available by special order at 1-800-929-DIOR. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Long dress with molded silk satin upper, silk chiffon bottom hand-embroidered with silk satin beads, and outlined with Swarovski crystals and embroide... Long dress with molded silk satin upper, silk chiffon bottom hand-embroidered with silk satin beads, and outlined with Swarovski crystals and embroidered with black Swarovski lace by Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci, available by special order. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Natural blanc lynx off-the-shoulder coat with invisible bead-encrusted corset and gold earring by J. Mendel, available by order at 212-832-5830. Phot... Natural blanc lynx off-the-shoulder coat with invisible bead-encrusted corset and gold earring by J. Mendel, available by order at 212-832-5830. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Black tulle ruffled cape dress with bronze guipure applications by Valentino Haute Couture, available by special order.  Organza jacket and ... Black tulle ruffled cape dress with bronze guipure applications by Valentino Haute Couture, available by special order.  Organza jacket and trousers with antique gold guipure applications, and ivory organza ruffled blouse by Valentino Haute Couture, available by special order. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
Blue and pink silk dress embroidered with crystals and hand-cut strips of organza and lurex by Atelier Versace, to order at +39 02 76093 238. Photo: ... Blue and pink silk dress embroidered with crystals and hand-cut strips of organza and lurex by Atelier Versace, to order at +39 02 76093 238. Photo: Tetsu Kubota
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