Haute couture shows autumn/winter 2008
Thursday's shows appeared to show influences as diverse as Duran Duran videos and fairy tales
A cut above the rest
Designers have been parading dresses costing £50,000 at the Paris couture collections. But how can anyone afford such extravagance during the current economic slump? Larry Elliott, the Guardian's economics editor, slips into a front-row seat to find out
What's the big deal about haute couture?
The fashion writer's verdict
'Haute couture shows are pure theatre'
Dior glamour defies economic woes
Geek chic
Louis Vuitton's creative director, Marc Jacobs, claims Charlie Chaplin inspired his Paris menswear show
