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Evan Biddell kicked off two weeks of fashion shows and events last night with a presentation of his Spring 2011 “Kingdom” collection. Fashion faithfuls trekked to the hinterlands (aka Wilson and Keele) to watch Biddell’s fashion show which was held in an eerie factory stuffed with mannequins. The collection was heavy on drama with armour-inspired looks but there were some very wearable, more commercial pieces alongside his usual works of fashion art.

Look for our continued coverage of fashion week–both on and off the official runway–including Philip Sparks’s highly anticipated first womenswear show tomorrow.

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Like a moth drawn to a flame, I am drawn to this streeter’s red leather pants, which are a nice update on the blazer-and-a-T-shirt uniform.

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Check out this video of the Lanvin show see the clothes in all their billowy glory. It’s about 16 minutes long, so if you’re short on time, skip ahead to 13:08 for an interview with Alber Elbaz, where he talks about whether the body is “the new fashionable dress” and whether women need fashion when […]

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We absolutely love this regal look from style blogger Denni Elias of Chic Muse. From her trademark top knot, batwing eyeliner and red lips to her suede Yves Saint Laurent Palais Mohawk pumps, this outfit screams drama.

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Marc Jacobs took the season’s trend for Asian-inspired pieces and ran with it at Louis Vuitton. There were colour-blocked cheongsams, sequined obi sashes on skinny lurex knits, a Panda face tunic in sequins, pyjama pantsuits, lantern fringe and fan-shaped beading. Kristen McMenamy ended the show topless with painted-on zebra stripes and a pair of tuxedo trousers. I dare you to try that one at home.

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1. The cheongsam 2. Asian-inspired florals 3. The shorts suit 4. Pyjamas and dressing gowns 5. Colour-blocking 6. Below-the-knee dresses 7. High-waisted pants 8. The backless jacket 9. Black lace 10. Transparency Read our full coverage of the Spring 2011 shows»

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There’s something about this streeter’s outfit that reminds us of Charlie Chaplin. We love her quirky take on the trend for menswear-inspired pieces.

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Even if you’ve seen pictures of the clothes, this video of the Chanel Spring 2011 show is worth watching because it captures the size of the spectacle–the movement of the clothes and the models weaving around a manicured garden inside the Grand Palais. There are also post-show interviews with Claudia Schiffer, Leigh Lezark and Inès […]

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“You can see who has the real power in Paris,” one retailer remarked as we took our seats along with nearly 3,000 others in the Grand Palais for Chanel’s Spring 2011 show. Where other designers have absurdly restrictive guest lists, Chanel has always opened its arms to clients, buyers and press. Although the inclusiveness comes […]

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1. Novelty models 2. Elegant decay 3. Feathers 4. Frills 5. Microscopic floral appliqués 6. Nude and taupe gowns 7. Pink 8. Slits on skirts and dresses 9. The sleeveless jacket 10. Kimono sleeves Read our full coverage of the Spring 2011 shows»

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There’s nothing like a jolt of colour to brighten up a sometimes dreary fall day and this streeter taps into that feeling with a lemon yellow shirt with matching chain strap bag and head scarf. She keeps things from going OTT by pairing it all with a pair of low-key chino.

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Paris hasn’t offered up much tailoring for spring ’11. But Stella McCartney built her business on the structured jacket and she isn’t about to abandon what she knows best. Showing amid the opulence of the Opera Garnier, McCartney delivered a collection that hit all the top trends and more. There were soft printed dresses with […]

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