Halloween Costume Inspiration from Paris Fashion Week

Who says Halloween fashion has to be spooky or silly? How about making a dramatic statement in a divine black gown?

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While I'm not suggesting that most of us can actually afford a couture gown, the ethereal black dresses that Georges Chakra showcased during the Spring/Summer 2010 Couture Show Paris Fashion Week offer endless inspiration for putting together a glam Goth ensemble for Halloween.

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Following Chakra's design example, you could dress up a basic black dress with a few sequins here and a touch of tulle and tafetta there. Check out my Fashion Week Examiner column for more images.

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Since 2002, Chakra has presented his imaginative and seductive couture collections during Paris Fashion Week. And the Lebanese designer's haute couture has graced many a red carpet and been donned by music-and-movie divas Beyonce, Queen Latifah, and Mariah Carey.

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