Photographed by Gabriel Karanfil

PARIS, October 5, 2005 - In the old days, Stella Cadente used to be sweet and ultra-feminine, almost sugar coated in an Alice in Wonderland look. These days, it's hard to know exactly what it's about - especially when the opening tableau vivant, staged with seven gyrating models, looked to have been taken from a Wagner opera. Rhine Maidens aside, the show held on Wednesday morning was interesting.

Sauvignon Blanc-green lamé, pleated chiffon and pastel dresses overlaid with beads formed the core of the collection. The overall theme, however, remains a mystery.

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