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With the traditional runway off-limits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, couturiers have gone digital to present their haute couture collections, most opting for short films. Here, scenes from the unprecedented fall 2020 season.

For you, Mommie Dearest, from “Ælektra.” Directed by Asia Argento for Antonio Grimaldi, couture fall 2020.

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A chic avatar named Hauli, whose name means “strength and power.” Ralph & Russo, couture fall 2020.

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A fairy woodland of beautiful beings, from “Le Mythe Dior.” Directed by Matteo Garrone for Dior, couture fall 2020.

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Poetic and high-tech, from “Transmotion.” Directed by Ryan McDaniels and starring Carice van Houten for Iris Van Herpen, couture fall 2020.

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On the bright side, from “320/38” for Maison Rabih Kayrouz. Realized by Nasri Sayegh.

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A downward spiral, from “A Promise” by LiliRoze. Starring Amalia Vaielli for Maurizio Galante, couture fall 2020.

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Imagine turning this sketch into a dress, from “Collection Imaginaire” for Schiaparelli. Directed by Christophe Tiphaine.

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Saluting the atelier. Ulyana Sergeenko, couture fall 2020.