The first of a two-part grand march finds the houses of Nina Oricci, Balenciaga, Luxe, Chanel, and Miyake-Mugler executing the five major elements of vogue in a high-stakes fight for survival.

Bringing Hollywood glamour and theatrics to the stage in a Tinseltown-themed ball, the eight remaining houses serve best dressed – and select one member to walk face – for their first shot at the "superior house" title.