If youve seen our incredible fashion portfolio This Is London, youll know that very often its the seemingly-inconsequential details and moments caught off guard that offer the richest glimpses into a designers collection.
These evocative Instagram images, shared by the designers themselves, capture all the buzz and excitement in the lead up to their PFW S/S 2014 shows. From the spellbinding Elie Saab gown on a mannequin to models lining up for Balmain fittings, to the luxurious show invitations being printed at Carven and a shower of model showcards at Viktor&Rolf explore our gallery and come behind-the-scenes at Paris Fashion Week
Alexander McQueen (@WorldMcQueen)‘The Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2014 Show is tomorrow! Follow us on Instagram @WorldMcQueen for exclusive behind the scenes images.’
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Valentino (@maisonvalentino)‘An air of quiet excitement descends at Place Vendome as the countdown to Maison Valentino SS 2014 show begins. Watch live from Paris October 1st, 2.30 PM CET #PFW live.valentino.com’
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Kenzo (@kenzoparis_hq)
'You know #pfw is ON when the KENZO bus hits Paris!#toiletpaper #kenzofw13'
'Today is the day! Last moment at the studio for@olivier_rousteing #ss14 #pfw #showtime'
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Balmain (@balmainparis)
'Fittings with @karmen_pedaru - wearing Balmain Resort 14 here - getting ready for the show and the party with @olivier_rousteing #pfw'
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Balmain (@balmainparis)
'Spring Summer 2014 fittings at the studio today / regram @olivier_rousteing / #finalcountdown #showtime #pfw'
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Carven (@carven_paris)
'Women summer 2014 invites printed!'
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Elie Saab (@eliesaabworld)
'ELIE SAAB celebrates the debut of Fashion Week with a spectacular exhibition at the Hotel George V in Paris#ELIESAABGEORGEV'
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Lanvin (@lanvinofficial)
'A little word from Alber...See you Thursday!#AlberElbaz presents #Lanvin Women's SS14 Collection. Thursday #Paris at 8pm GMT.#photooftheday #instamood #instagood #picoftheday#fashion #beautiful #fasionweekinparis'
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Nina Ricci (@ninaricci)
'Tomorrow from 2:00PM follow here the backstage of the Nina Ricci SS14 show. #ninaricci #pfw'