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There was also fashion designer Olivier Rousteing's couture debut with Balmain, where models were dressed in bright white statement pieces adorned with head-turning futuristic elements.

From big dresses with even bigger statements to extraordinary head-to-toe looks, here are seven \"wow\" moments that are making jaws drop and fashion lovers rejoice.

Viktor & Rolf

Statement dresses at Viktor & Rolf. ??: @giovanni_giannoni_photo & @delphachardphotos . . . . . #wwdfashion #viktorandrolf #couture #hautecouture #pfw #pariscoutureweek

23.9k Likes, 568 Comments - WWD (@wwd) on Instagram: \"Statement dresses at Viktor & Rolf. ??: @giovanni_giannoni_photo & @delphachardphotos . . . . ....\"

Balmain

WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE @olivier_rousteing and the Couture Army closing his first #BALMAINCOUTURE show at the soon to be opened Balmain flagship in Paris. Download the Balmain App on the App Store to watch the show. (link in bio) #Swarovski @Swarovski @crystalsfromswarovski

93k Likes, 1,092 Comments - BALMAIN (@balmain) on Instagram: \"WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE @olivier_rousteing and the Couture Army closing his first #BALMAINCOUTURE...\"

Givenchy

GIVENCHY on Instagram: \"HAUTE COUTURE: 'Iridium', designed by @ClareWaightKeller for \"Bleached Canvas\", the #GivenchyCoutureSS19 collection. #GivenchyFamily\"

58.2k Likes, 354 Comments - GIVENCHY (@givenchyofficial) on Instagram: \"HAUTE COUTURE: 'Iridium', designed by @ClareWaightKeller for \"Bleached Canvas\", the...\"

Dior

In a colorful riot of densely hand-embroidered beasts that appear to burst through a cloudy of smoky black tulle, in her Spring-Summer 2019 Haute Couture dress from #MariaGraziaChiuri, model Jia Li makes for a rather revolutionary and refined circus performer. So much so, that we couldn't choose which image we liked better! Which is your favorite? #DiorCouture #DiorDreamParade © Inès Manai

28.3k Likes, 122 Comments - Dior Official (@dior) on Instagram: \"In a colorful riot of densely hand-embroidered beasts that appear to burst through a cloudy of...\"

Chanel

A hand-painted dress with balloon sleeves, flat bows and ruffles cut into the serrated edge of the lace on the steps of the #VillaCHANEL. #CHANELHauteCouture #CHANEL @laurenjdg

2,676 Likes, 26 Comments - CHANEL (@chanelofficial) on Instagram: \"A hand-painted dress with balloon sleeves, flat bows and ruffles cut into the serrated edge of the...\"

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier on Instagram: \"Dressed to impress. #GaultierParis #SS19 #PFW Photographed by @saskialawaks.\"

21.3k Likes, 160 Comments - Jean Paul Gaultier (@jpgaultierofficial) on Instagram: \"Dressed to impress. #GaultierParis #SS19 #PFW Photographed by @saskialawaks.\"

Maison Valentino

Emotional synesthesia, wonder of gazes and sensations. Enjoy the #ValentinoHauteCouture #SpringSummer19 Collection designed by @pppiccioli seen backstage at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild.

37.6k Likes, 596 Comments - Valentino (@maisonvalentino) on Instagram: \"Emotional synesthesia, wonder of gazes and sensations. Enjoy the #ValentinoHauteCouture...\"

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