Paris Fashion Week Fall 2011: The 10 Best Collections

News, drama, and rumors nearly overshadowed the clothes on the Paris runways. Nearly. Click through to see our ten favorite collections of the week.

 2. Giambattista Valli. His ladylike ’60s designs brought glamor to the runways. Can’t beat the trains on those finale gowns. 

1. Alexander McQueen. Sarah Burton proves once again she’s got the chops to keep McQueen’s legacy alive and well.

 3. Carven. Guillaume Henry created adorable ’50s inspired clothes for today’s brainy chicks.

 

4. Lanvin. Alber Elbaz can do no wrong–hence Lauren’s plea for him to be installed at Dior. We loved the moody edge to this fall’s collection.