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Iconic Runway Shows in History

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Show
Designer
House
Year
City
Known For
Highland Rape
Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueen1995LondonTartan, torn lace, staggering models — a violent statement on Scotland's history
No. 13
Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueen1999LondonShalom Harlow spray-painted live by two robotic arms in a white dress
Voss
Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueen2001LondonPadded cell set, Michelle Olley reveal with moths — models as patients
Plato's Atlantis
Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueen2010ParisArmadillo boots worn by Lady Gaga, digital print, Nick Knight livestream
Les Incroyables
John GallianoDior1997ParisGalliano's Dior debut, historical romance, Naomi Campbell opening
Chanel Fall 2014 Supermarket
Karl LagerfeldChanel2014ParisGrand Palais turned into a Chanel supermarket, branded groceries
Chanel Fall 2017 Rocket
Karl LagerfeldChanel2017ParisFull-size Chanel rocket launched at the end of the show
Chanel Spring 2010 Farm
Karl LagerfeldChanel2010ParisA working barn imported into the Grand Palais with real hay bales
Versace Spring 2018 Tribute
Donatella VersaceVersace2017MilanNaomi, Cindy, Claudia, Helena, Carla — supermodels reunited for Gianni tribute
Marc Jacobs Grunge
Marc JacobsPerry Ellis1992New YorkGrunge collection that got Jacobs fired — then became legend
Thierry Mugler Fall 1995
Thierry MuglerMugler1995Paris20th anniversary couture spectacle, James Brown performance, Cirque d'Hiver
Dior Haute Couture Fall 2005
John GallianoDior2005ParisAncient Egypt theme, gold-dusted models, Cleopatra drama
Yves Saint Laurent Mondrian
Yves Saint LaurentYves Saint Laurent1965ParisMondrian color-block shift dresses that put art on fashion
Comme des Garcons Body Meets Dress
Rei KawakuboComme des Garcons1997ParisPadded lumps collection — deformed the body, redefined beauty
Hussein Chalayan Table Skirt
Hussein ChalayanChalayan2000LondonCoffee table transformed into wooden skirt, chair covers into dresses
Victor and Rolf Russian Doll
Viktor and RolfViktor and Rolf1999ParisMaggie Rizer dressed in nine layers on a rotating platform

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