Paris Haute Couture Week wrapped up Jan. 24 and now the fashion world is buzzing with trends inspired by these high-end garments.

The shows, held Jan. 19 to Jan. 24, featured haute couture collections by designers including Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier and Valentino.

Haute couture is a form of art with emphasis on creativity rather than wearability, and although some may not understand the process, haute couture fashion trickles down to mainstream society.

Students can take inspiration from these eccentric garments and incorporate details into their everyday outfit choices. 

Christian Dior presented his spring/summer 2014 haute couture collection Jan. 20 where florals, textures and several silhouettes graced his runway show.

One look consisted of a black top and pants with a long, floral blouse. 

This look can be transformed from runway to reality by taking Dior’s concept off all black and adding a printed blazer, shawl or sweater. 

Blaire Shireman, sophomore in elementary education, brought high fashion to real life with her interpretation of Dior’s collection. Pairing a black Target top with Big Star black denim, Shireman added interested with a long-sleeved floral button down. 

From Jean Paul Gaultier’s couture collection, black structured tops with form-fitting bottoms can be incorporated into day-to-day fashion by pairing a structured blazer with a pencil skirt. 

Valentino combined garments of different textures for his spring/summer 2014 collection. Looks emulating Valentino can be created by mixing textures of the same color, like a black tweed jacket with a patterned chiffon top.