Paris scope: it's the shape of things to come-beautiful, curve-hugging Paris couture evening dresses.

W, May, 2003

Chanel's black sheer silk lace and tulle gown with embroidered and crystal camellia details.

Yohji Yamamoto's black and write houndstooth wool and tulle dress and wool jacket.

Atelier Versace's embroidered black patent leather bustier with diamond constellation detail, worn with blue and black silk tulle skirt, by Donatella Versace.

Givenchy's black asymmetric polished wool dress with bow and trompe l'oeil slashes.

Valentino's black silk taffeta skirt with pleated flower inserts. Daniel Storto gloves.

Christian Dior's multicolored silk coat with silk flowers.

Christian Dior's sculpted metal and chain ring.

Azzedine Alaia's black molded lamb and leather bustier with crocodile insert and black silk...

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