Plus: how the one-of-a-kind piece will be translated for mainstream fans.

From Chanel's feminist march to Valentino's pretty pretty princesses.

Definitive proof that even supermodels have insecurities.

Three words: shrink-wrapped models.

How many fashion editors does it take to get out of an elevator at Oscar de la Renta?

3-D printing could have tremendous effects on the fashion industry. It has the potential to do great things for the industry: create shorter lead times for designers, offer the ability to produce things in smaller quantities, and create easy personalization. On the flip side, 3-D printing could render many jobs in the manufacturing industry obsolete, as well as present some tricky legal issues surrounding copyright.

The fall couture shows ended last week, with successful collections from established designers like Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel to newer, more experimental collections from the likes of Iris van Herpen. Countries like Germany, France, Italy, and Belgium all had talent represented on the runways. But if you're looking for a great American name in haute couture, you're going to have to dig deeper.

Well pliéd, New York City Ballet.

The spring 2013 couture shows are over, but the beauty looks really made a lasting impression on us. Click through to see the craftiest and most technically advanced beauty from the spring couture shows.

Paris might be home to a legacy of traditional Haute Couture masters, but it appears that, lately, the city has become aware of its experimental, cutting-edge potential (If London had its own couture week, these might be its budding stars). Here are six designers that would make Coco Chanel a tad restless.