How One Ladylike Touch Became a Runaway Hit of the Spring Runways Inline

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    Confectionary ruching and frills came neatly tied with a bow at Balenciaga.

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    Alessandro Michele’s Schiaparelli-esque trompe l’oeil ribbons and frills for Gucci stole a whole lot of hearts.

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    Erdem Moralioglu envisioned powder blue chiffon with black velvet.

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    Spring’s slip dressing reached an apex of slinkiness at Givenchy.

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    Pretty-as-a-picture satin bows on the runway at Lanvin.

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    Why have one when three will do nicely? Spotted at Chanel.

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    Marc Jacobs’s glittering, trompe l’oeil take.

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    Between shows, a lady in red.

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    Car-wash couture at Moschino.

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    Proenza Schouler’s vision of modern femininity.

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    A saucy gingham anklet from Miu Miu.

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    Kiernan Shipka takes a twirl.

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    Rochas’s macro-bow frock.

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    Peter Copping’s latest outing for Oscar de la Renta was enough to make converts of even the most tomboyish editors.

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    Simone Rocha works macramé magic.

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    Chloé’s halter-top take has ease to spare.

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    Princess Yulia, spotted on the street in this kicky Chanel number.