The top highlights from the extravagant runways of Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior and more at the autumn/winter collections during Paris Haute Couture fashion week.

(Relaxnews) - Haute Couture Fashion Week got fully underway in Paris July 2, with the most anticipated show of the season, Raf Simons's debut for Christian Dior, presenting a beautiful yet youthful Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Statement shoulders and nude tones were among the main trends on day three of Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris. Valentino and Maison Martin Margiela were the finale shows on day four of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, with pleats, metallics and sheer materials dominating many looks.

Click next for a fashion round-up of the top statement pieces from all the collections presented at Paris Haute Couture fashion week.