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After last season's debacle, when his stylist ditched the normal-sized models he'd picked, Mark Fast stuck to his guns and sent plus-sized models down the ramp. His designs were strikingly skin-tight, hugging the women's curves with clean, delicate lines in solid colours.
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Vivienne's trademark tartan, the slouchy dresses and fabrics draped almost effortlessly around the models' bodies were striking. The overall look is somewhat wacky with a mismatch of coloured checks and striped suiting paired back with a variety of prints.
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Henry Holland showed models with '80s ponytails and roomy knits. Cocktail frocks were body conscious and the whimsical colour palette also had an '80s feel. Teal, black, orchid and stripes created a collection that was fun and light.
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Mary Katrantzou's dazzling, multi-coloured, trompe l'oeil prints were inspired by 18th century portraits and the work of artists such as Fragonard. The prints replicated exotic interior décor, baronial banners, heraldic stained glass and precious jewels.
Other dresses printed with opulent swags and architectural details, mixed with black and white stripe inserts, were then embellished with flamenco-like flounces, lace and organza ruffles.
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Matthew Williamson offered sumptuous fur coats, collars and gilets mixed with playful bright dresses and multicoloured prints.
Belts were laid on sparkling wrapped mini-dresses, tapered trousers had glittery detailing down the front, and bolero jackets were embellished with swirling fans of fabric at the shoulders and heavy beading.
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Working in a palette of light grey and 'denim' blue, spiced with shots of jewel-like terracotta, Nicoll managed to turn 'casual chic' into a slick, urban, working wardrobe.
Short, grey flannel 'trench' jackets, topped black-and-white, mega-check skirts; the same check used for functional, 9-5 suits. Strap-and-buckle details trailed from waists and cuffs.
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Caroline Charles opted for a rigorously classic look, with tweed, fur, gloves, pearls, and oodles of black: black gloves, black hats, and black leggings.
A stray flash of green or leopard print kept things from getting too grim, and the collection came into its own when it started experimenting with combinations of black and tarnished gold.
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