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Things were a bit easier at Torrente, who can be criticized for fancying up her clothes. But they are usually wearable. Designer Rose Mett turned in a dressy collection, whose sportiest outfit was a ruddy long coat in ostrich leather over a short skirt. But the evening gowns were luscious, including a taupe chiffon and organza in empire style with sparkly decor on the bodice and mink trim at the armholes. Some of the rhinestone and lace dresses with see-through effects were lovely -- both innocent and sexy, looks that Rose Mett has practised for years. A dramatic if uneven debut in Paris was made by Lithuanian Juozas Statkevicius. Models emerged with full iridescent skirts over lean taffeta pants or in cutaway styles. Less tempting were the white silk tent dresses with pillows sewn into the hem -- unless the belle wanted to sleep after the ball right in her gown. Meanwhile, Yohji Yamamoto of Japan put on a show of superb clothes at the Garnier Paris Opera, to celebrate 20 years of his own house, showing his top Femme line. Yohji is known for his sober, dark clothes for women and men. He has also branched out into couture-style clothes for women. Now, he goes back to his roots -- intricate draping or simple cutting, in upmarket ready-to-wear, interesting silhouettes and almost everything in black and white. The finale in all black looked much like Yves Saint Laurent's amazing parade of 50 ways to do a tuxedo a few years back. But this was Yohji, done beautifully to the tune of Bolero by Ravel. The models had started out in blue boiler suits (loose jumpsuits) and wore tulle coifs over pillboxes. Not appropriate for the Opera. But things went on to Nehru pant suits, wide-trousered outfits in silk, black strapless outfits, and with double lampshade white skirts over full underskirts. Mini-dresses with frills all over made a contrast. But Yohji came into his own with tiered black or white painted strapless silk or organza gowns, not to mention the asymmetric dresses and coats with intricate panels, standout bustiers or an amusing outfit with suspenders and a full skirt.
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