Today, as Paris fashion week kicks off in the fashion centre of the world, John Galliano, the famous designer for Christian Dior, brought the show back to the 1900s with a ground-breaking look at the traditional Gibson Girls style.

Charles Gibson, a well-known cartoonist, was famous for exaggerated drawings of female bodies most noted by their unreasonably small waists and outrageously bouffant hairdos. And although, in current times it seems a far stretch from the average modern woman, John Galliano managed to breath new life into the age-old stereotype.

The models came out on the catwalk decked out in sculpted jackets and large-sized buns fitted with black hair netting. The modern spin made the clothes look relevant and modern, but retained the Gibson Girls feel.

This week looks to see many more modern spins on old classics, and some new haute couture being brought to the table, or catwalk. Some interesting aspects of the show this week include splatters of fake blood, mobile phones, and an anticipated orgy of diamonds.

On Thursday, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arples, and others will reveal new lines of exclusive jewellery staging the viewings in shows for only the most VIP attendees to the fashion week shows. Kate Moss will also debut her line of handbags later on this week.