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Should you ever find yourself in a similar predicament, the most appropriate way to fête an international fashion superstar in the hometown of her photog paramour would be to roll out the leopard carpet, send in the trannies and keep the bubbly flowing until a dance party ensues amidst racks of designer duds.

After a long and exhausting month of shows (it’s a hard life… we know), we’ve finally had a few minutes to digest the thrills and frills that we saw on the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris. So, here they are. Our top ten hits, in no particular order. (Ordering them would be like choosing favourite children, and we simply CANNOT go that far… )

I knew the David Koma show would be black and white and dotty all over when Daphne Guinness ⎯beer heiress, patron saint of designers and stranger to colour ⎯arrived. Sure enough, the first look was a super-minimal cream sheath with black leather dots, in rows of varying size, appliqued on sleeves and skirt. Then came a black wool capelet and a swingy leather midi-skirt, both perforated with great big polka dots. The circle motif spiralled into delightful madness: swirling patterns; leather and wool mashups; screenprinted, polka-dotted faces. I hated only the blog-rave soundtrack and, in that spirit, the balls of fun fur Koma tacked onto otherwise great pieces. He’d have been better off leaving black and white alone. Would Daphne wear a kool-aid blue fur peplum or a sun-yellow stole? I don’t think so.

Friends, family and the fashion elite, including Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss and Daphne Guiness, gathered at St. Paul’s Cathedral for a memorial for Alexander McQueen during London Fashion Week. Speakers included Anna Wintour, Suzy Menkes and milliner Philip Treacy spoke at the service and Björk performed “Gloomy Sunday.” [Vogue]

I love London. I haven’t spent much time here–a day in transit here, a week or two there–so what’s been particularly brilliant (to borrow a very British descriptor) is when designers host their fashion shows off-venue. The Topshop space, which has hosted the Topshop Unique, Richard Nicoll, and Peter Pilotto shows, is an old EuroStar […]

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Rumour has it that Giles Deacon may take over as the revolving-door role of creative director for Emanuel Ungaro. Deacon was spotted with Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah last Friday in Paris, and in the world of fashion gossip that obviously means they’re working together. [Vogue UK] Catherine McNeil‘s girlfriend, Aussie MTV host Ruby Rose, apparently […]

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A 13-minute film noir starring Agyness Deyn has just been released. Titled Mean To Me, the short flick is set in the 1930s with vintage-style gowns courtesy of Zac Posen. [StyleList]

Although Naomi Campbell reportedly struck again (sorry for the pun), no legal action will be taken. The supermodel was questioned by the NYPD after allegedly slapping and punching her driver, and slapped with a harrasment report, which doesn’t have any penalties or subsequent charges. [Vogue UK]

FitFlop, the shoes that tone your leg muscles while you walk, have signed Anna Sui to design a special edition pair. Did someone get their hands on a pair of Uggs and a Bedazzler? Even Anna Sui can’t work her magic on these. [The Cut]

Better know a blonde with The Pipeline’s handy chart. [Refinery 29]

Christian Lacroix may have a buyer in Bernard Krief Consultants, which would save it from Pierre Cardin-like licensing fate. [WWD]

Celeb hairstylist Ted Gibson joins Stacy and Clinton on What Not To Wear, replacing Nick Arrojo. [Beauty Counter]

The V&A hosted a retrospective with Giles Deacon for their Fashion in Motion series. Dazed has a video and interview from the show. [Dazed & Confused]

Going against the flow of designers flocking to Londontown, Giles Deacon, who was just awarded the prestigious ANDAM fashion prize, will now show in Paris. [Fashionista]

According to the mens runways, socks with sandals are okay. Tell your dad! [Fashionista]

CFDA Menswear designer of the Year, Band of Outsiders’ Scott Sternberg, flies Delta, reads HuffPo and doesn’t care for Paris Hilton or the Waverly Inn. And in case you were waiting for it, he will never design adult diapers. [W]

  Giles Deacon has global expansion on the brain (underneath a helmut, natch). [Vogue] Sophie Dahl, the plus-size-model-no-more, may be getting her own cooking show. [Fashionista] Don’t get too comfy in those boyfriend jeans… skinnys are coming back and they demand you get in shape! [style.com] Seeking a refuge from your budget? Roberto Cavalli’s new […]

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By Leah Rumack

Shown: Gareth Pugh Fall 2008. Photography by Peter Stigter.

Bora AksuLyrics for the opening track intoned:  “London hates you,” but Bora, pet, I really don’t think that’s true. The fashion pack seemed quite pleased, thank you very much, and no wonder.