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If the seed package and botanically-inspired invitation wasn’t enough of a clue, D&G‘s garden runway, chock full of fresh roses and peonies, was all you needed to get the theme of their spring collection, and fresh and adorable it was! The message was loud and clear: Life’s a picnic! And why not, when you’re decked out in head-to-toe floral chiffon, gingham head scarves, crocheted lace, brightly-coloured canvas totes, aprons, blooming bloomers, woven gingham wedgies and wellies.  Sweet!

Buh-bye to short, tight and aggressive. Spring’s big message is shaping up to be “easy does it” and what’s ruling the runways now is anything long, lean, loose,  languid and light! Fendi‘s gorgeous collection was a perfect example of this new feeling: There were sun-drenched, happy colour combos, like blush mixed with salmon, emerald mixed […]

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Half the fun and mystery of attending a Prada show is trying to navigate your way to your seat. (This season it was plastic fantastic safety-orange seat covers on plywood bleachers.) The other half  is listening to everyone speculate about what Mrs Prada will show (or, immediately after, to try and digest what  just whipped down the runway!)

1. YSL tributes (the shows, not the shoes)

2. Flashes of neon

All that’s missing is a pair of gardening gloves. Oh wait, they’re already in the bag! See our full coverage of Milan Fashion Week»

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We took one look at these colour-blocked sunglasses at Fendi and suddenly, we can’t wait for spring. See our full coverage of Milan Fashion Week»

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Fashion is in a YSL state of mind this season, and I must admit, after seeing the YSL docmentary L’Amour Fou at TIFF, I’ve caught the bug. Nowhere was this mood felt more strongly than at Gucci’s homage to the designer’s glam ’70s heyday–the sexy sophisticated show took a romp through familiar Saint Laurent territory from the disco, all the way to Marrakesh.

1. YSL tributes (the shows, not the shoes)

2. Flashes of neon

While the New York uniform is heavy on black, London style is heavy on creativity and colour. We love the volume of this gorgeous cobalt blue skirt especially when paired with the large paint splattered bag (is that an inflatable pool toy?). This streeter has us dreaming of Jeannie.

See the full look after the jump.

This streeter’s look is why we love London Fashion Week: The style is no holds barred. A shiny striped jacket with puffy shoulders paired with a neck piece that looks like ninja weaponry? Easy.

See the full look after the jump.

“I am so proud of her, not just because of modeling but for all the work she does for charity. It all comes from a very genuine place, despite her many mishaps shall we say.” Naomi Campbell’s mother Valerie told British Vogue at a party celebrating the iconic model’s 25 years in the modeling industry. [Vogue UK]

Vivienne Westwood watches are coming to a wrist near you now that the British designer just inked a worldwide licensing deal with Zeon Ltd. To design a collection of men’s and women’s watches. [WWD]

Seems like everyone’s still obsessed with Lara Stone’s breasts: The Dutch beauty appears on the cover of Paris Vogue’s mammoth 90th anniversary October issue wearing nothing more than a choker, mask and gloves. [The Cut]

1. Silver, silver everywhere

2. Snakeskin