India, July 13 -- Paris Haute Couture Week drew to an end on Thursday. From surrealism to gothic dystopia, here are five trends from the runway.

Rahul Mishra loves telling a story, and this time it was the story of love. He showcased romantic maximalism, featuring embellished pearls, 3D flowers, gold threads, sheer fabric, sketches of human faces on fabric, voluminous silhouettes, and more. The emotional undertones were evident with the dramatic display.

It was Glenn Martens' debut at the couture week, and he brought forth a dystopian-inspired collection that screamed deconstruction (using upcycled materials, so a nice juxtaposition there). He started with clear plastic looks and full-covering face masks, then transitioned to paper, pho...