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Louis Vuitton Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – A paragon of all things illustrious, Louis Vuitton’s AW17 collection emanated a lofty appearance with a surprising wearability. A lighter silhouette to what Vuitton usually
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Agnes B Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – In a collection that left all reminiscing on times gone by, Agnès B illustrated popping colour and a medley of nostalgic pieces. Vintage inspired items
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Miu Miu Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Miu Miu displayed a stunningly refined collection whose sharp and lively colour scheme distinguished the looks against a plain runway, elevating the pieces as a
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Chanel Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Beautiful and classy come to mind when one thinks of the Chanel maison, a quality that is carried through in Lagerfeld’s AW17 collection; furnishing dresses with
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Alexander McQueen Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Taking the audience on a trip through folklore and mythology, Sarah Burton revealed a collection that outlined feminine creativity and a beautiful exploration of fantasy
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A.P.C. Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Minimal clean lines were offered at the A.P.C show, where a refined wardrobe was presented with a dash of restructuring. Super low rise jeans in a
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Hermes Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – A retro modernism was exhibited in Hermès AW17 collection where funky designs complimented structured looks. Leather was a component that Hermès relied on heavily within this
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Giambattista Valli Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Fun, flirty and fabulous are apt descriptions for Giambattista Valli’s collection this season, where the athletic met the elegant in a creative showdown. Signaling an
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Stella McCartney Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Artful business attire was at the forefront of the Stella McCartney show, redesigning the mundane with a sharp craftsmanship. A spirited energy opened the show,
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Comme des Garcons Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Comme des Gargons took some bold choices and enigmatic risks in this collection, which both captured the truly avant-garde nature of the maison, while
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Vivienne Westwood Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – An air of sweet rebellion was present in a show that marked Vivienne Westwood’s modelling debut, with an excitable use of colour giving many looks
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Céline Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Even the presentation of Phoebe Philo’s designs was innovative; with the audience sat on a rotating circle that offered a 360 degrees view of the fabulous
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Valentino Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Beautifully matching deep reds with standout pinks, Valentino presented a show that had a lyrical grace in every outfit. Exuding a Victorian romance, silhouettes were drenched
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John Galliano Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Rust ruled the runway in John Galliano’s show, with ornately decorated outfits exposing a truly glamourous aesthetic. Keeping with a mostly rich palette of copper,
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Balenciaga Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Cool and elegant sum up the feel of Balenciaga’s show, with Demna Gvasalia offering up looks that modified classic looks to create an atmosphere of upmarket
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Nina Ricci Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – A delicate colour palette was matched with feminine silhouettes to create a collection that could be seen walking down any French Rivera. Dress designs that
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Sonia Rykiel Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – A distinct minimalism was proposed by Sona Rykiel this season, in a collection that was both artful yet sparse. Essential items were matched together with
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Elie Saab Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Elie Saab never fails to impress, firmly establishing himself as the emperor of the majestically impressive gown, shimmering and shining from start to finish. The
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Acne Studios Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – This ready-to-wear is collection is simple and functional, with plain and unembellished designs that brought out elements of shabby chic. Delicate layering filled the show,
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Mugler Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Robust pieces shot down the runway in Mugler’s show, creating an innovative display of intense lines and cosmic cuts. A one shoulder shirt with a triangular
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Junya Watanabe Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Junya Watanabe displayed a collection that screamed punk influences, full of edgy and modern looks. Deconstructing outfits to new forms, the collection featured pieces such
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Haider Ackermann Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Feminine tailoring was a staple at Ackermann’s morning show, where silhouettes never looked as defined. A sharp and neat colour palette was established from the
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Yohji Yamamoto Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Seeking a dark palette of jet blacks and dusky greys, broken only momentarily by strokes of deep red and olive, Yamamoto segwayed along a melancholic
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Christian Dior Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Striking the right balance between informal and luxurious is a hard one to master, but one that Dior keeps getting right with each coming season.
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Undercover Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – A diverse collection was presented at Undercover, with an abundance of artfully crafted pieces that imitated wonders from the animal kingdom. Undercover’s runway was transformed into
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Issey Miyake Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Striking green colours hit the runway making way for variants of deep purples, nebulous blues and intense burgundies that flashed before the audience much like a
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Loewe Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Fall has never been as sophisticated, with Loewe showcasing some truly handsome designs that gave silhouettes a graceful touch. Loewe focused on simplicity in such a
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Isabel Marant Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Renowned for creating effortlessly cool designs which speak to a laidback millennial, Isabel Marant again manages to create structured looks that don’t skimp on the
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Rick Owens Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Subtlety have never been in Rick Owen’s vocabulary, often embarking on multi-faceted pieces which render the audience incapable of directing their eyes to simply one
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Balmain Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Heavy embellishments and a myriad of fringe detailing infused Balmain’s show with glimpses of rock and roll, yet the appearance of animal print helped to tone
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Alexis Mabille Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Threads of off-gold, inky blues and sultry black garments all combined in an exquisite collection that celebrated heart, beauty and a striking femininity. Regal stature
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Paco Rabanne Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Paco Rabanne indulged in a spectacular style of gold and silvers aimed at making an experimental statement, but one that was both practical and wearable.
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Ann Demeulemeester Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Proving once again to be a formidable force in the realm of simple layering, Ann Demeulemeester showed an edgy and romantic collection full of whimsical
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Manish Arora Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Manish Arora launched an eruption of ambitious patterns, elaborate textures and a palette that any pop-art artist would desire. With a collection that screamed modernism,
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Chloé Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Marking her departing show from Chloé, Clare Waight Keller captured an eclectic style featuring everything from retro prints to softer mini dresses, sustaining a serene hush
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Rochas Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Rochas offered up a slightly more controlled and hushed lineup this season, diverting from the typical eccentricity fans come to expect from the house. Bold garnet
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Dries Van Noten Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Dries Van Noten delivered a colourful treasure trove aimed at rediscovering stand out pieces from past collections: an audacious celebration that tracked individuality throughout
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Guy Laroche Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Less is more is the sentiment that attaches itself to Guy Laroche’s collection, emanating a transparency that carves an elegance out of the slinky and
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Maison Margiela Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Maison Margiela seems to have refined the very concept of the word wearability with a lively ensemble bursting with colour and imagination. Taking the audience
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Lanvin Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Simple, clean and pretty are three words that come to mind when describing Lanvin’s collection this season. Muted colours of pink, white and black dominated the
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Saint Laurent Woman Autumn-Winter 2017-18 – Saint Laurent offered up a bold range of dynamic mini dresses, elaborate accessories and a daring display of collars and unique shoulder cuts; none of
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Miu Miu Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Denim was a key staple of the Miu Miu collection, with the denim jackets an early highlight. Their punch was in the details, with boxy
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Louis Vuitton Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Structure met femininity at Louis Vuitton in a collection that combined luxury with athletic vibes to create pieces that were surprisingly wearable. The first look
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Kenzo Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – The collection began with a selection of denim jackets, dresses and coats where the devil was in the details. Oversized knot ties, tassel details and white
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Valentino Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – People say modelling is a bit like dancing and it seems Valentino took this message to heart. Models at the brand became toughen up ballerinas in
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Chanel Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – On National Women’s Day, Chanel gave ‘The Lady’ the ultimate modern, more youthful makeover. Tweed suits in bright pinks, red and camel tones displayed a youthful
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Saint Laurent Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Saint Laurent provided glamour of the high-end nightclub variety in a collection sure to tantalise the free-spirits of the older millennial cohort. There were more
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Sonia Rykiel Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – There was something slightly rocker school-girlesque about many of the pieces of Sonia Rykiel’s collection with a long red tweed jacket layered over black separates
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Hermés Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Equestrian style got a glamorous upgrade in this collection, with the quite simple boxy designs that opened the show slowly transformed into powerful eveningwear. The jackets
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Giambattista Valli Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Skirts and dresses ruled the runway in a collection that brought out the fun side of feminine dressing. Echoes of the Sixties abounded with black
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Stella McCartney Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Outfits for every occasion were available on the catwalk at Stella McCartney, with pieces perfect for work, weekend rest and evening time play. To wrap
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Givenchy Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – The power of the Queen of the Nile came to the runway at Givenchy where Ancient Egypt was a major inspiration. From the very beginning, the
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Roland Mouret Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Fun and flirty designs were on show at Roland Mouret where eveningwear elegance converged with a youthful desire to stand out from the crowd. The
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John Galliano Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Military outerwear met with pretty, feminine dresses to simultaneously delight the romantic and tomboy parts of a woman’s fashion personality. Tailored jackets, in a selection
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Celine Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Loose fabrics and oversized tailoring ruled the runway at Celine in a collection full of movement and attitude. Wide legged trousers were a staple in the
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Balenciaga Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Quirky coats were a main feature on the catwalk at Balenciaga, where the autumn/winter staple underwent a wide variety of incarnations. Corporate business styles opened the
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Nina Ricci Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – At Nina Ricci tailored silhouettes brought structured elegance together with femininity, through pieces that celebrated the female form. A striking black tuxedo jacket opened the
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Comme des Garcons Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Flowers, three-dimensional creations and more floral inspiration were the integral components of Comme des Garcons memorable autumn/winter collection. Each design was highly intricate with
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Vivienne Westwood Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – The robes of Buddhist monks were an important inspiration to the collection, evoked fully in a piece worn by the first male model, where multiple
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Elie Saab Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – In a show full of dark floral designs, Elie Saab’s collection was perfect for the edgy, free spirit woman. Many of the pieces were quite
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Acne Studios Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Acne Studios autumn/winter collection was all about wrapping up warm but doing so without any alignment to conventionality. The first look, in a style that
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Mugler Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – It might have been an autumn-winter collection but thoughts were on warmer climes at Mugler this Paris Fashion Week. An uniform of urban armour started the
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Haider Ackermann Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Tailoring got sexy at Haider Ackermann where bold trousers seemed to be tighter than if they had been sprayed on. This approach was clear from
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Junya Watanabe Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – 3D construction combined with fashion in a collection perfectly summed up by Watanabe himself as ‘Hyper Construction Dress’. At first, the dominant colour was black
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Yohji Yamamoto Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Yohji Yamamoto continued with his signature approach to tailoring, with oversized draping and his favourite colour scheme, black, taking centre stage in his autumn/winter collection.
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Emanuel Ungaro Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – One print just wasn’t enough at Emanuel Ungaro, where animal print clashed just-so with floral and metallic designs. Silky calf-length figure-hugging skirts and quite slim-legged
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Isabel Marant Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – British and French culture merged into perfect franglais style on the catwalk at Isabel Marant. In an embodiment of the spirit and energy of the
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Christian Dior Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Coats were a key component of Dior’s collection, leading the way in showcasing exactly how to stay stylish while wrapping up warm this autumn/winter.
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Issey Miyake Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Issey Miyake’s autumn/winter 2016 show was all about playing tricks on the audience’s eyes with hypnotic trance prints providing the backbone of the collection. Using
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Chalayan Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – In a collection that provided a multitude of formalwear options for women, and a few for men as well, designs ranged from the officeready to decidedly
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Loewe Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Set to a hypnotic score designed to help in the giving up of smoking, ladylike glamour provided a sophisticated and elegance display at Loewe’s autumn/winter 2016
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Lanvin Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Feeling the effects of Alber Elbaz’s sudden exit from Lanvin, the autumn winter ‘16 collection showcased a wide variety of elegant eveningwear options. There was a
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Rick Owens Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – As with many other designers, draping was a key component of Rick Owens’ collection. Narrow, structured coats cascaded down to the lower legs, encasing the
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Alexis Mabille Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Inky blues, scarlet reds and feline inspired creations were key elements of Alexis Mabille’s latest collection. Structure and movement were combined in billowing trousers, often
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Balmain Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – In a show that could have easily been overshadowed by the models, the likes of Kendall Jenner (gone blonde) and Gigi Hadid (gone brunette) walked the
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Paco Rabanne Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – A touch of sci-fi and military vibes abounded at Paco Rabanne where pieces could easily have been at home on the set of the new
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Ann Demeulemeester Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Gothic black ruled the runway at Ann Demeulemeester as Sebastien Meunier showcased his take on the trouser suit. There was a slouchy formality to the
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Manish Arora Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – It was all about loud patterns at Manish Arora as the designer continued his signature use of strikingly prints. Despite the use of a wide
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Chloé Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Chloé took you on a journey of discovery in a collection which channelled intrepid explorers and the freedoms of independent travelling in style. Biking gear made
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Vionnet Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – In a collection inspired by classical music, allusions to instruments especially the piano and accordion, which also formed the background playlist, were continuously present at Vionnet.
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Rochas Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Something a little different for autumn winter 2016 was the approach of Rochas this season as light and airy designs sashayed down the catwalk. Whilst coats
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Guy Laroche Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Grey and black were the colours of choice at Guy Laroche in a collection where the devil was in the details. Aquatic and gold coloured
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Dries Van Noten Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Elegance met animal magnetism at Dries Van Noten where animal print and faux fur were defining features of the collection. From the first look
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Maison Margiela Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Maison Margiela took the practicality and necessity of your winter coat and added fun, flair and individuality for autumn/winter 2016. There was a sense that
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Courreges Woman Autumn-Winter 2016 – Tapping into the industry’s current desire for separates, Courreges sent models down the runway not in a selection of styled looks but in one key piece
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