Star Style

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Even the most rarefied of Paris designers keep one sharp eye on Hollywood stars these days, when a red carpet appearance can make or break a reputation. Take a look at some star-worthy highlights of the latest haute couture collections, just presented in Paris. At left, models appear in gowns by Christophe Joss during his Fall/Winter 2007-08 show on July 2, 2007.

Christophe Josse

A model walks the runway in a hot pink gown by French designer Christophe Josse during his Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture collection show in Paris on July 2, 2007.

Georgio Armani

As actress and regular customer Cate Blanchett watched from the front row, Georgio Armani sent out a collection that he said aimed to blow the dust off haute couture. For decades, these made-to-measure designs have been made for a handful of wealthy clients. But, Armani says, "The world has changed, including for rich people. I want these clothes to sell."

Georgio Armani

Actress Cate Blanchett arrives to attend the Giorgio Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture collection show in Paris on July 4, 2007.

Georgio Armani

A model wears a short dress by Giorgio Armani during his Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture show in Paris on July 4, 2007.

Georgio Armani

Also in the audience for the Georgio Armani haute couture show was Anne Hathaway. The young actress -- who bailed out of the fashion scene in "The Devil Wears Prada" -- is seen leaving the Armani show in Paris on July 4, 2007.

Georgio Armani

A model shows a strapless silver dress by Giorgio Armani during his Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture show in Paris on July 4, 2007.

Pascal Millet

A model shows an outfit by Pascal Millet, artistic director of Carven, during his Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture show in Paris on July 4, 2007.

Chanel

At the venerable House of Chanel, designer Karl Lagerfeld called his latest collection "High Profile" in a nod to celebrity guests including singer Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas. Here, models walk the runway during his Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture show in Paris on July 3, 2007.

Chanel

A model wears a black evening dress during the Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture show by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel in Paris on July 3, 2007.

Chanel

A model wears a short suit with echoes of classic Chanel during the Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture show by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel in Paris on July 3, 2007.

Givenchy

The House of Givenchy was once known as a favorite of Audrey Hepburn. Now, Courtney Love shows up for Givenchy's current designer, Riccardo Tisci. Here, a model appears on the runway during the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture show in Paris on July 3, 2007.

Givenchy

A model wears a casual dress on the runway during the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture show in Paris on July 3, 2007.

Francois

Designer Francois may get his inspiration from an earlier Hollywood era. At left, a model shows a dress during the Francois Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture collection show in Paris on July 3, 2007.

Nicolas Le Cauchois

A model wears a dress by Nicolas Le Cauchois for his Fall-Winter 2007/2008 collection shown in Paris on July 5, 2007.

Gerald Watelet

A model shows a dress by Gerald Watelet for his Fall/Winter 2007-08 Haute Couture collection presented in Paris on July 4, 2007.