Opening Ceremony: Paris, Fall 2009

Ooh la la! There were beaucoup surprises at the recent Paris shows! See which models made a lasting impression on us.

In this slideshow: Karen Elson, Anna Selezneva, Maryna Linchuk, Magdalena Frackowiak, Kelsey Van Mook, Sigrid Agren

Balmain, Fall 2009, Paris: Anna Selezneva opens Balmain, wrapping up her runway season at Paris Fashion Week with an impressive 16 total shows.

Chanel, Fall 2009, Paris: Laying low, Karen Elson opted out of the New York and Milan Fall '09 shows, so onlookers were surprised when she opened Chanel in Paris on March 10.

Chloé, Fall 2009, Paris: Sigrid Agren proves to be the most requested model, opening 12 and closing 8 shows total internationally—and she was only introduced last season!

Christian Dior, Fall 2009, Paris: After opting out of New York Fashion Week, Michaela Kocianova has a successful run in the European shows, opening Christian Dior and walking 17 in total.

John Galliano, Fall 2009, Paris: Maryna Linchuk proves she can handle any runway look, opening for John Galliano in Paris.

Givenchy, Fall 2009, Paris: Newcomer Kelsey Van Mook makes a lasting first impression, landing an exclusive opening spot at the Givenchy Fall 2009 show.

Kenzo, Fall 2009, Paris: Beginning her runway career only last season, Nimue Smit opens Kenzo and Sharon Wachob, walking an impressive 41 Fall 2009 runway shows internationally.

Emanuel Ungaro, Fall 2009, Paris: Sara Blomqvist finishes the Fall 2009 season with strong openings for Emanuel Ungaro, Jonathan Saunders, Missoni, Noir, and Luella.

Valentino, Fall 2009, Paris: Sigrid Agren finishes the international Fall 2009 season with an extraordinary 69 shows total. Here, Sigrid opens for Valentino in Paris on March 10.

Louis Vuitton, Fall 2009, Paris: Magdalena Frackowiak winds down a very successful Fall 2009 season, having opened four international shows total: Louis Vuitton, Matthew Williamson, Lanvin, and Sophia Kokosalaki.