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Kim Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon, Zendaya — the best celebrities in Paris on the Haute Couture week front row

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Out of the three types of fashion week — ready-to-wear, men's and haute couture — it’s the latter that typically draws in the most theatrics and high-profile celebs. 

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It's understandable, of course. The quintessentially French event is regarded as the pinnacle of fashion. The term is trademarked and legally controlled in France, and can only be bestowed by the Ministry of Industry in France under strict guidelines, no less. It's showcase for a designer’s most audacious ideas and most impressive craftsmanship, as well as a chance for celebs to

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