Olivier Rousteing, now in his second season since officially taking over for Christophe Decarnin last March, said he was inspired by the ultimate symbol of frivolity a Fabergé egg, not any Fabergé egg but Elizabeth Taylor’s that Richard Burton gave her.

The entire show was intricate beading in excess, heavy embroidery, and chunky gold metal belts, Strong-shouldered jackets and mini dresses (Balmain signatures) were covered in intricate patterns of pearls, golds and florals.

 These pieces look as precious as Faberge eggs