Imaginations ran even wilder than usual at the Fall 2002 couture shows. Glamour, romance and mystery were front and center, and designers mixed influences from the gilded age to the silver screen to the contents of the lingerie drawer. Mixed in with the show-stoppers, of course, were exquisite suits and elegant coats—proving that even the most determined romantic has to keep her feet on the ground.—Sarah Mower
There were plenty of sophisticated show-stoppers for confident party animals.
From sensational to subdued, designers loved lingerie-inspired pieces.
Pay it forward: Glints of gold and silver livened up daytime and evening looks.
The return of the glamour wrap for day or evening.
Sleek on top, soft on the bottom—a feminine '50s-inspired silhouette gave suits and dresses a new boost.
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