Runway Romance: Valentines Day Inspired Runway Looks

Romance is far from reserved when it comes to runway shows and their alluring designs. You’ll find love through all seasons on the runways of Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, and innumerable other designers. As the classic romantic comedy Love Actually (2003) once quoted, "If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around." They couldn’t have been more spot on about that.

Here is a gallery of designs where you can find the epitome of romance in fashion. The term “wear your heart on your sleeve” has a remarkably candid meaning on these runways.

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer Haute Couture 2007

This 2007 impassioned dress spotlights a knife-impaled heart with accents of dangling beads emanating blood droplets and an envisioned stream of blood, cohesive with the red sheer material. An elegant, dainty halo holds the quintessential solemn grasp on this Jean-Paul Gaultier Couture gown.

Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2003 Couture

A veined catsuit that appeared on Gaultier’s 2003 runway features a red headpiece and a momentous statement. It alludes to an androgynous, high fashion approach with its skin-toned base fabric and red, love-encapsulated details.

Thierry Mugler Spring/Summer 1992

The late Thierry Mugler is outright infamous with his heavenly designs. This Spring/Summer 1992 red, abstractly molded dress mirrors the talent his audience has appreciated for years on end.

Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1997

The appeal of this swimwear, highlighted by glassy and eye-catching hearts, combines the valiant and intimate spark that every designer dreams of initiating on their runways. Gianni Versace was certainly in the mood for love during this 1997 runway show.

Maison Margiela Artisanal Fall/Winter 2014

Maison Margiela affirmed their bold love for fashion on this elaborately embellished garment adorned with a plunging heart neckline and romantic silhouette. The harsh detail and color in the design creates this gown of undeniable harmony and elegance as it comes down the runway.

Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2018

Dior ruled the romance runway when they showed they're beyond doubt tasteful in dauntless love and feminist assertion in 2018. Head-to-toe with edgy material and colors, Christian Dior potently influenced the eyes of many with the vigorous energy on this runway.

Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2019

From the Viktor & Rolf collection titled “Fashion Statement,” emerges this piece with the words “Get Mean” explicitly placed on a dress ornamented with ample amounts of tulle. Contrasted by an angelic, heart-mimicking silhouette and a demure attitude judged by the innocently depicted makeup, is this provocative but moralistically designed gown.

With Valentine’s Day just days away, we couldn’t help but take a look at some of our favorite romantic runway looks. From Haute Couture to Ready-To-Wear collections, these designers never fail to tug at our heart strings. As each major cities fashion week approaches, we hope to see some more love inspired looks.

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