12 Stunning Couture Details You Have to See Up Close

Fall 2016 Haute Couture Fashion Week came to an epic finale with Fendi last night, and the season is full of exquisite, extraordinary looks that have taken weeks or even months to create. As always, couture is all in the details. Whether it’s something as simple as a sleeve with just the right type of rings to finish off the look, or small, intricate pieces of fabrics have been recycled, swirled, twirled, and sewn together to make an over-the-top dress, often the full beauty of couture is in the close-up.

After all, couture is not just about the showstoppers and the most outrageous looks — it is about the craftsmanship and the finer details that aren’t always obvious. Ahead, 12 looks that are even more beautiful up close.

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