In the afterglow of a fabulously gruelling show schedule
spanning New York to Paris, some moment burn bright in the memory. Here,
highlights from autumn/winter 2012.
With respect
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It was mixed emotions at Yves Saint Laurent in Paris as
Stefano Pilati revealed his final collection for the label. In a poignant
moment, Nicolas Ghesquière and W’s Marie-Amélie Sauvé arrived together
in a show of support.
Crystal palace
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From the spectacular quartz-like shards shooting from the
floor of Paris’s Grand Palais to the delicate crystal-encrusted eyebrows by
Lesage, Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld was out to make an impact.
Winter wonderland
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One look at Rachel Feinstein’s surreal setting for Marc Jacobs’s
wildly imaginative show in New York and you’d be forgiven for thinking Dr Seuss
was calling the shots.
A grand affair
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From a hub for revolution and political intrigue to a
modern-day setting for presentations by the likes of Dries Van Noten, the Hotel
de Ville on Paris’ Rue de Rivoli was the feted location.
Sweater girl
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After a notable runway absence, Karlie Kloss emerged in
Paris, proving no-one can work a sweater quite the same.
All aboard
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Period drama and train buffs alike were in raptures at Louis
Vuitton, where a faux railway station set the scene for decadent embellishment
and colour.
Don’t cry for me
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There wasn’t a dry eye as Raf Simons redefined elegance in
his swan song for Jil Sander.
Strength in numbers
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With her lethal beauty and powerful stride, top model Joan
Smalls proved to be a force on the runway, walking close to 40 shows for some
of fashion’s biggest names.
Painted ladies
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It was eyes wide open in most beauty chairs as vivid shadows
were swept across lids with colourful abandon.
The front line
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There was many a woman hoping to be headhunted by Balenciaga
Inc. after futuristically dressed ushers saw them into a glass skyscraper to
take in a corporate vision of winter dressing. Sign us up!