Howells’ work ranged from spectacular backdrops for John Galliano’s shows to the set of ITV’s “Victoria.”

Guests did a double-take over the sculptures, which were scattered with hyper-realistic ripe fruit cast in bronze.

In his first haute couture collection for men, John Galliano questioned gender identity from the perspective of a master tailor.

Back when, his glorious bias cuts revolutionized couture. In his first Maison Margiela Artisanal Men’s collection, John Galliano is determined to show that haute technique knows no gender.

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s collection, set to bow in the Great Stables of the Domaine de Chantilly, is inspired by female Mexican rodeo riders.

The consummate flaunter managed to carry off the most outlandish looks.

Once the leading young designer in New York, Miguel Adrover gave up the fame game years ago to return to Majorca — but his influence can still be seen on recent runways.

The charming merch-friendly wardrobe mixed men’s tweeds, denim workwear and long johns with old-Hollywood glamor.

John Galliano dedicated his show to unconscious glamour — all of it deeply considered and meticulously executed, yet wondrous.

The Illinois-born Norell began designing costumes at Paramount Pictures in Astoria, N.Y., before staking his claim in the American fashion landscape on Seventh Avenue.

John Galliano played to the camera with dazzling fabric wizardry — and his nonpareil bias cutting.

Body-part sculptures — torso, eye, ear — decorated the set and telegraphed the Surrealist inspiration behind Maria Grazia Chiuri’s collection.

Bill Gaytten used hints of Tibetan craftsmanship in his elegant celebration of diversity.

The collection will offer an elevated and powerful new foundation for men’s wear, strongly positioned within the luxury arena, management said.

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