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Vivienne Westwood comes to the rescue of catwalk model suffering from embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at Paris Fashion Week show

Published: 22:32 GMT, 5 March 2016 | Updated: 15:50 GMT, 6 March 2016

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When your career is on the catwalk, there's always a risk of wardrobe malfunction.

So models across the fashion industry will surely be reassured to know that designer Vivienne Westwood will always jump to their aide.

The style guru proved this when she embraced a shell-shocked model who was left exposing her breast at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday evening.

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Oops! Vivienne Westwood embraced a shell-shocked model who was left exposing her breast at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday evening

The grey-haired fashionista, 74, jumped up onto the runway as her Autumn/Winter showcase took place in the French capital.

Rushing towards the brunette model, she quickly adjusted the garment, which seemed to have come open leaving her virtually topless.

Keen to protect the woman's modesty, she laughed the matter off before quickly reclaiming her seat on the front row.

Helping hand: The grey-haired fashionista, 74, jumped up onto the runway as her autumn/winter showcase took place in the French capital

Sartorial slip-up: Rushing towards the brunette model, she quickly adjusted the garment, which seemed to have come open leaving her virtually topless

Thankfully, the show was only momentarily delayed and rapidly picked up pace again - with the model taking the sartorial slip-up in her stride.

A short time later Vivienne was joined on stage for a second time - although, this time, alongside her collaborator Andreas Kronthaler.

Cheering her latest collection, he helped celebrate the show's artistic creations and take attention away from the faux pas.

Back on it: Thankfully, the show was only momentarily delayed and rapidly picked up pace again - with the model taking the sartorial slip-up in her stride

Success: A short time later Vivienne was joined on stage for a second time - although, this time, alongside her collaborator Andreas Kronthaler

Here she is! Vivienne Westwood was heavily applauded by the crowd as she took a bow after the eccentric showcase

Looking good: Cheering her latest collection, he helped celebrate the show's artistic creations and take attention away from the faux pas

Looking good: The British star looked delighted at the success of her latest show - despite the gaffe

Good times: Andreas and Vivienne acknowledge the audience at the end of their fall/winter collection

At least she didn't make a spectacle of herself! Vivienne was bespectacled as she chatted with fans

The clothes horses commanded the catwalk in designs that were weird and wonderful, in equal measure.

Certainly not a show for the conformist, male models defied convention in metallic gold dresses and billowing jumpsuits - their faces inscribed with some conspicuous make-up looks - as they strut their stuff in platforms.

Their female counterparts sashayed before the vibrant crowd in some equally mesmerising styles.

Changing it up! The 31-year-old Formula One World ditched his race suit in favour of a more stylish ensemble as he joined the fashion elite to gaze at the iconic British designer's latest showcase

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Dapper: His locks were worn in his signature quiffed style, while also fashioning some designer stubble on his face, which also modelled a pair of statement aviator shades

And it seems Vivienne's whimsical extravaganza was a hit with sportsman Lewis Hamilton, as he gushed about the spectacle on Instagram later in the day. 'Arriving at the amazing #VivienneWestwood show today. in #PFW,' he enthused.

Lewis Hamilton took some time away from his racing career to revel in his love of fashion on Saturday, as he graced the front row of Vivienne Westwood's Paris Fashion Week show.

The 31-year-old Formula One World Champion ditched his race suit in favour of a more stylish ensemble as he joined the fashion elite to gaze at the iconic British designer's latest showcase.

While the event was full of suavely clad gentleman, Lewis chose to break the mould in a more casual, though nonetheless fashion-forward, outfit.

Making a statement: The sports star put a spin on his love of street style, bringing a simple navy T-shirt to life with a loud bomber jacket

His other passion: Lewis Hamilton took some time away from his racing career to revel in his love of fashion on Saturday, as he graced the front row of Vivienne Westwood's Paris Fashion Week show

Slick as ever: Bound to ensure Lewis stood out from the crowd, the outerwear was emblazoned in an array of contrasting prints, ranging from a floral motif across the torso to a checked design along either arm

Breaking the mould: Certainly not a show for the conformist, male models defied convention in metallic gold dresses and billowing jumpsuits

Fashion pack: Lewis' look was noticeably discreet compared to some of the outlandish ensembles rocked at the show - and the eccentricity in the crowd was certainly echoed on Vivienne's catwal

Bold: The clothes horses commanded the catwalk in designs that were weird and wonderful, in equal measure

The sports star put a spin on his love of street style, bringing a simple navy T-shirt to life with a loud bomber jacket.

Bound to ensure Lewis stood out from the crowd, the outerwear was emblazoned in an array of prints, ranging from a floral motif across the torso to a checked design along the arms.

He finished the look with crisp white trainers and a thin silver chain around his neck, for that added bling. His locks were worn in his signature quiffed style, while his face also fashioned some designer stubble.

But Lewis' style was noticeably discreet compared to some of the outlandish ensembles rocked at the show - and the eccentricity in the crowd was certainly echoed on Vivienne's catwalk.