Haute couture shows: Versace and Dior - in pictures

The theme of Versace's couture comeback was 'glamorous warriors' Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Corsetry was a recurring motif in the 15-piece collection - as seen here in this fizzy lemon number Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Backless gaiter lacy spike heeled boots at Versace Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Face-lift ponytails and nightclub eyes hammered home Versace's glamorous warrior look Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage

Perspex panniers and mouthwatering orange were aimed at the party-loving couture customer Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage

'The world needs glamour', said Donatella Versace, 'and I've missed couture' Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage

'Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity' was the motto hand-embroidered in organza on to the skirts of several dresses at Dior Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Grey ballgowns complemented the dove grey walls at Dior HQ Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Bill Gaytten included daywear in a collection intended to appeal directly to the Dior customer's wardrobe Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images

The bell sleeves - an iconic Dior shape - referenced the label's 1950s heyday Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

This collection was, in Gaytten's words, 'an X-ray of Dior' - hence the layering seen here Photograph: Jacques Brinon/AP

The wasp-waisted, full-skirted silhouette was another clear reference to the Dior age Photograph: Jacques Brinon/AP