Anne Hathaway in Balmain

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By Natalie Glock
Christophe Decarnin's Balmain woman is a rebel with a definite cause: to bring his Parisian punk glamour to the world's red carpets and beyond.  Acres of leg, sexy lace, and animal prints, punctuated with studs and crystals, have become his trademarks these past two seasons - and they're all the modern rock chick needs to shine.

Picture: Bride Wars star Anne Hathaway bridges the gap between sexy and sophisticated by teaming this season's black bustier dress with sheer crystal panelling from Balmain, with red nails and peep toes for the 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival.

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