It must be difficult for street-style subjects to get dressed during the Paris Haute Couture shows. On one hand, you don’t want to outshine any of the runway creations, but on the other, where else are you going to wear your gauzy cape, Lennon sunglasses, and eleven-inch heels? We sent photographer Victoria Adamson to capture how attendees and passersby struck a balance between the two. The results: all white in various silhouettes, every print imaginable, plenty of off-duty models (several still with their hair in Alexis Mabille antennae), and even some sneakers. See these ensembles, and many more, in our slideshow.
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Sui He, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Denni Elias, blogger for ChicmusePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Anna Dello Russo, editor-at-large for
Vogue JapanPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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Hanneli Mustaparta, blogger/photographer/modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Emmanuelle Alt, editor-in-chief of
Vogue ParisPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Angelica Ardasheva, bloggerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Candice Lake, photographerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Tamu McPherson, editor-in-chief at Grazia.itPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Ekaterina Mukhina, fashion director of
Vogue RussiaPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Vanessa TrainaPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Barbara Martelo, stylistPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Stella Tennant, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Caroline Issa, executive fashion director of
Tank magazinePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Gaia Repossi, jewelry designerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Hanneli Mustaparta, blogger/photographer/modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Shiona Turini, fashion and market editor for
CR Fashion BookPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Models after the Alexis Mabille showPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Sofia Guellaty, editor-in-chief of
Masquerade magazinePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Nathalie DuchênePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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Model after the Alexis Mabille showPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Stephanie Kaufman, co-founder of The Collecte Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Montana, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Elena Perminova, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Stephanie LaCava, fashion journalistPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Kasia Struss, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Tilda Lindstam, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Ming Xi, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Shala Monroque, fashion enthusiast and editorPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Miroslava Duma, fashion consultant and founder of Buro 24/7Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Liz Cabral, fashion director of
Flare magazinePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Olympia Scarry, artistPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Brant boysPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Lauren Remington Platt, founder and CEO of VênsettePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Emmanuelle Alt, editor-in-chief of
Vogue ParisPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Karlie Kloss, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Frida Gustavsson, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Jessica Stam, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Ulyana Sergeenko, photographer and designerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Elena Perminova, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Hanne Gaby Odiele, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Michelle HarperPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Candice Lake, photographerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Anna Dello Russo, editor-at-large for
Vogue JapanPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Lakshmi Menon, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Jenna SloanPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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Anya Ziourova, fashion director of
Tatler RussiaPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Miroslava Duma, fashion consultant and founder of Buro 24/7Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Miroslava Duma, fashion consultant and founder of Buro 24/7Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Tamu McPherson, editor-in-chief at Grazia.itPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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Elena Perminova, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Tiffany Godoy, editor-in-chief of
The Reality ShowPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
ShowgoerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Natalia Alaverdian, fashion editor for
Harper's Bazaar RussiaPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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Anna Dello Russo, editor-at-large for
Vogue JapanPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Jacquelyn Jablonski, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Magda Laguinge, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Sara Blomqvist, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Michelle HarperPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Chrystal Copland, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Mike, fashion enthusiastPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Gulzhanat Baigunakoba & Zarina BalfanbaevaPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Miroslava Duma, fashion consultant and founder of Buro 24/7Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Vika Gazinskaya, designerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Vlada Roslyakova, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Stephanie LaCava and Shala MonroquePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Patrick Demarchelier, photographerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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Carine RoitfeldPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Natalia Alaverdian, fashion editor for
Harper's Bazaar RussiaPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Natuka Karkashadze, fashion journalistPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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Mia Stoelen, bloggerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Jessica Stam, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Liz Cabral, fashion director of
Flare magazinePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Erica Pelosini, assistant to Anna Dello RussoPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Stella Tennant, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Natasha Goldenberg, director at Kova & T.Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Miroslava Duma, fashion consultant and founder of Buro 24/7Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Elena Perminova, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Miroslava Duma, fashion consultant and founder of Buro 24/7Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Natuka Karkashadze and Nikula KarkashadzePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Vlada Roslyakova, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Catherine Baba, stylistPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Ruby Aldridge, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Tilda Lindstam, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Vika Gazinskaya, designerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Irina Burkova, fashion enthusiastPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Elisa Baudoin, art studentPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Stacy Jean, style editor-at-large of
Ladygunn magazinePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Candice Lake, photographerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Elena Perminova, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Hedvig Opshaug, bloggerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Carlotta, assistant to Anna Dello RussoPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Vika Gazinskaya, designerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Anya Ziourova, fashion director of
Tatler RussiaPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Ulyana Sergeenko, photographer and designerPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Miroslava Duma, fashion consultant and founder of Buro 24/7Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Shala Monroque, fashion enthusiast and editorPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Alana Zimmer and Constance Jablonski, modelsPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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Milagros Schmoll, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Andrej Pejic, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Karlie Kloss, modelPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
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