Skirts are on a rising market in Paris fashion marts for spring and summer --- and the severe, straight lines have a deceptive softness. Nina Ricci and Gerard Pippart have made news by not offering anything too radical. Woman wearing a suit jacket, with a belt at the waist, and just over the wrist gloves. The suit looks like woolen blend material, black and white. CUS - Model is wearing a solid skirt, enhanced by a bold striped top, waist jacket with the lining to match her top. MS - Three models standing together, all looking very smart. The other model has a belted dress and a waist long jacket to match. The inside of her jacket is lined with vertical stripes. Three models wearing sleeveless dresses, made of a silk or cotton twill, drop waist ruffle skirt. MS - The models are wearing bold printed waist less dresses, one has very bold colors and the other two are pastels. MS - Three models wearing timeless in style evening gowns, any one of them would work out today on a runway. One of the evening gowns is empire waist style, beaded top. CU - Model walks towards the camera and her evening gown has embroiled daisies on it.