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Karen Munnis is a London-based Canadian stylist who worked backstage on Mark Fast’s Fall 2010 show. Read on for her first-hand account of the action and some backstage shots.

Although preparation for fashion week happens months in advance, show day is always an exhilarating, albeit stressful, time for a designer. Saturday’s presentation of Canadian designer Mark Fast’s Fall 2010 collection on Saturday was no exception.

The fittings and casting at the Ten Manchester Street Hotel went well into the the night before the show (meaning 1 a.m.), the morning start is at a sensible 10 o’clock. Mark Fast arrives from his flat with a few underpinnings made at his atelier in North London. He’s met by stylist Daniela Agnelli to finalize the thirty looks to be shown at the Topshop venue later in the day. While the looks are being paired up with opaque tights and bespoke Christian Louboutin shoes–done in ruby red, burgundy, navy and tan knits to match the collection–breakfast is being ordered up by managing director Amanda May, who knows exactly what Fast likes to eat. “He’s my other husband!” she says.

London Fashion Week closed yesterday. Check out our gallery for recaps of Burberry Prorsum, Pringle of Scotland, Mark Fast, Erdem, Aquascutum and more.

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The trench is a British classic–sometimes to the point of stodgy–but the version this Lovely is sporting looks modern, and right on point for spring’s military trend. We also love her tucked-in trousers, big-but-not-schleppy bag and the hint of metallic dimension on her top.

See the full look after the jump.

The shapes were simple enough at Mary Katrantzou‘s London Fashion Week show–long- and cap-sleeved shift dresses, a high-collar vest, a pencil skirt. There was maybe a ruffle or an asymmetric neck, but otherwise all the detail came as a clash of jewels, bows, lace and folds–all prints. It was a clever mix of the new […]

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This Lovely’s riotously-coloured look layers fuchsia and teal and chartreuse (oh my!) but our favourite detail is her lilac specs.

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Mark Fast showed his fall collection in London on Saturday. The live feed, didn’t work out, unfortunately, but we have the video now. Fast again populated his show with a few normal-sized models–including Crystal Renn–and showed a parade of his signature short, tight open work knits.

We’re great lovers of wrapping ourselves in a big warm topper, so it’s hard to resist this Lovely’s beautiful robe coat. The oversized purple motif is smartly cropped so you never quite see that it’s a flower (just right for avoiding any granny connotations).

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Christopher Kane presented his collection earlier today at London Fashion Week and there’s already video! Kane spun the stodgy idea of floral embroidery onto closely black leather, PVC and lace shifts and skirts. Christopher Kane autumn/winter 2010/11 collection [Telegraph] Christopher Kane on film [Fashionista]

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Beauty editor Lesa Hannah went backstage at New York Fashion Week to chat with the top hair, makeup and nail pros about the looks they created for Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Narciso Rodriguez, Rodarte and more. See all her reports on our New York Fashion Week video channel. Above, she chats with makeup artist Dick […]

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Superstar makeup artist Dick Page talks to our own Lesa Hannah about the strong brows at Narciso Rodriguez.

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Designer Francisco Costa continued the cool allure of the Calvin Klein label with his fall 2010 line-up of minimalist, techno-inspired pieces. New must-haves for the urban warrior include silk folded raglan shirts, cashmere shifts, stretchy long sleeve dresses, and silver column dresses. Absolutely divine.

Ethereal, enchanting, elegant – how do you describe the heavenly creations at Marchesa?  This fall, the collection continues to inspire dreamers and romantics with its’ line-up of courtesan-esque sculptural silhouettes adorned with intricate pleat work, paisley motifs, delicate tulles, silk chiffons, embroidery and lace. Lilac kissed gowns mix amongst other red carpet-worthy pieces in blush, […]

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