(2 of 17) Best of Paris Spring 08Where else but the birthplace of la mode could one find such spectacular clothes? To perfect your sense of style, take a whirlwind tour of Paris Fashion Week highlights. Balenciaga The predictable ease of bloom-covered clothing has made the floral frock second only to the little black dress in the fool-proof clothing category. But for spring, Nicholas Ghesquire toughens up floral prints by applying them to armorlike silhouettes. His feats of engineering—hard poufs at the shoulder, tailored waists, and chunky Frankenstein-style seams—dampen the idea of flowers as sweet nothings while making his latest creations all the more appealing.
