London Fashion Week

Fashion Week: the story so far

18 February 2014

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Follow our fashion director Natalie Hartley and her team as they report from the AW 2014 runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris. In need of style inspiration? Click through the gallery to get the lowdown on what the team wears each day, as well as the must-click pictorial scoop from each style capital. Fashion? They've got it covered.

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LFW continues apace.
For the penultimate day of LFW, Natalie wears a Stella puffa, Levi's, Gap tee and Margiela boots.
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Invites central.
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Christopher Kane does the tux.
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Plenish the good in you! Healthy drinks at fashion week... really?!

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Natalie and her Peter Pilotto invite.
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The Peter Pilotto models take to the runway.
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Thomas Tait - the master of art and fashion!
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The pop-up invite for Burberry.

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Outside the show.
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Suki, Cara and Jourdan take to the runway in cosy Burberry outerwear for A/W 2014.
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Junior News & Social Media Editor Lauren Smith wears Primark jumper, Topshop skirt, Schuh shoes, Victoria's Secret bag and a vintage coat.
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Lauren wears Primark jumper, Topshop skirt, Schuh shoes, Victoria's Secret bag and a vintage coat.

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Lauren wears Primark jumper, Topshop skirt, Schuh shoes, Victoria's Secret bag and a vintage coat.
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Online Features Editor Lisa Cowan wears Topshop coat, Helen Moore faux fur stole, Miss Selfridge leggings, Topshop boots, Accessorize necklace and vintage bag.
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Lisa Cowan wears Topshop coat, Helen Moore faux fur stole, Miss Selfridge leggings, Topshop boots and vintage bag.
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Lisa Cowan wears Topshop coat, Helen Moore faux fur stole, Miss Selfridge leggings, Topshop boots, Accessorize necklace and vintage bag.

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LFW is in full swing - let's go!
Natalie wears Acne leather jacket, denim men's top by Marques Almeida, Topshop jeans, Celine shoes and carries a Pierre Hardy bag.
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Socks and sandals - here to stay!
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Claudia Mahoney just loved her popcorn!
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Our Mercedes has a TV in the back - luxury all the way!

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Junior News & Social Media Editor Lauren wears Forever 21 jumper, Zara shoes, Warehouse skirt and Victoria’s Secret bag.
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Lauren wears Forever 21 jumper, Zara shoes, Warehouse skirt and Victoria’s Secret bag.
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Lauren wears Forever 21 jumper, Zara shoes, Warehouse skirt and Victoria’s Secret bag.
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The Hunter show front row played host to Anna Wintour and Stella McCartney - who took the opportunity to take some selfies as they waited for the show to begin.

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Anna, Stella and Mary McCartney catch up before the lights go down.
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The water-soaked Hunter runway.
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Jessie J and Katy B were also on the f-row.
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Stella's husband and Hunter creative director Alasdhair Willis takes his bow. What an incredible show.

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Jo Elvin wears Roland Mouret coat, Jonathan Saunders top and Mulberry bag.
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Claudia Mahoney looks tres chic as she makes her way to the next round of shows.
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The JW Anderson collection featured simple draping and silhouettes in neutral tones.
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The giant invite for House of Holland.

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Tickets for the day ahead.
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Still lots of grey, and shoes and socks are here to stay, as per the Margaret Howell show.
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Invite for Preen.
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Natalie's All Saints leather jacket.

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The Preen collection was a mix of futuristic Russian and folk influences.
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Richard Nicoll showcased more metallics but paired against knits and dressed in a more casual way.
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The Sophia Webster shoe boutique. We could spend a whole day here.
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Kate Moss, flanked by Topshop boss Sir Philip Green, makes her way to her front row seats at Topshop.

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Topshop goodie bags for all.
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Topshop blues.
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The crazy show at Vivienne Westwood ended with her and her granddaughter taking to the runway.
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The London skyline by night as we continue to dash around the city to see the shows.

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Jonathan Saunders at Tate Britain - lots of back details this season!
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It's the final day of the NYFW shows... and it's snowing again.
Moon Boots are the sensible shoe option to battle the streets.
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Natalie's outfit in full:
Overcoat by Jil Sander, undercoat by Cedric Charlier, shirt by Area, Acne trainers.
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A sweep of metallic orange shadow to face the day.

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Our seats at Marc Jacobs.
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Taking in the cloudy skies at the show.
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The models hit the runway.
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Grey is in at Marc Jacobs with a neutral palette throughout but it's all about grey for me!

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The man himself takes his bow.
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It's all about food at GLAMOUR!
Afternoon tea at our hotel 60 Thompson.
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The Calvin Klein runway...
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And on the front row - Anna Wintour, Lupita Nyong'o and Naomi Watts.

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Negotiating the snow-filled streets of NYC between shows.
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Taking our seats at Ralph Lauren.
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A trio of smartly dressed models open the show.
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Minimal silhouettes rule at Ralph Lauren.

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Chic at every turn.
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Mr Ralph Lauren takes his bow.
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A final NY pit stop at Dutch for flatbreads.
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Meanwhile, back in London, our editor Jo Elvin gets her LFW wardrobe ready.

Day 4
It's day 4 - time to hit the shows.
Today's outfit consists of: a Jil Sander coat, Marques Almeida jacket, Nike hoodie, Acne trousers, New Balance trainers and a DKNY rucksack.
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Julia's ready to embrace the plunging temperatures... stylishly, of course.
Julia wears DKNY trousers, Duvetica coat, Russell & Bromley boots and a Whistles jumper.
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The fashion week essential snack.
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Time to take in the Hugo Boss show, with new designer Jason Wu at the helm.

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A stunning collection. Actress Diane Kruger gave him a standing ovation at the end.
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Great men's style overcoats at Michael Kors.
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Actresses Blake Lively and Freida Pinto catch up post-show.
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Time for a dose of cool at Proenza Schouler.

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This look has our name written all over it.
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It's all about a pointy shoe next season...
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Post shows, it's on to dinner at Balthazar. What's not to love about this plate?
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And a side of fries is essential.

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New hotspot alert - the Standard East hotel.
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Day three of New York fashion week rolls round - and the sun is shining.
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Natalie's outfit today consists of:
a Stella McCartney puffa, James Perse shirt, Levi jeans, Maison Martin Margiela boots and sunglasses by Thierry Lasry.
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The outstanding show of the day was Marc by Marc Jacobs with Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley showcasing their first collection for him to a standing ovation.

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Julia wraps up against the cold for day three's activities in a Tommy Hilfiger sheepskin jacket, Jaeger Boutique dress, Jaeger pink bag and Russell & Bromley silver chelsea boots.
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The theme at Marc by Marc Jacobs? 'Ninja'.
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Sporty, go-faster chic.
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The BMX style skater park show space.

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Coloured bags at Jil Sander Navy.
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Trend watch: monochrome at Jil Sander Navy.
I need these for the NY snow.
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Navy meets white at Jil Sander Navy.
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New York has infiltrated our wardrobes.

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The show invite for Diesel Black Gold.
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Heavy silver metallics punctuated the Diesel Black Gold collection.
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Specs appeal by Thierry Lasry.
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The line-up at J Crew.

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The models at J Crew.
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Cool separates at J Crew.
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A personal note to Natalie.
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Between shows, all you really want to do is rest your feet.

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For daytime snacks in Soho, head to Olives.
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A quick pit-stop at Balthazar for oysters.
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End of day drinks at the Marlton hotel, the new hot spot. Try the burger and kale salad. Leeks and buratta amazing too!
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New York, New York - the shows, the clothes, the snow-filled paths, but that won't deter Natalie. For day 2 at NYFW, our Fashion Director wraps up against the cold in a vintage hat, a Jil Sander coat, Marni bag and a pair of classic Moon boots.

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Julia Yule brings a pop of colour to the streets of NYC in a striped Carven skirt, All Saints coat, Russell & Bromley boots and a Stella McCartney bag.
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Tickets for the day ahead.
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Time to hit the wintry streets of the Big Apple.
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The alpine-themed invite for Tommy Hilfiger. How apt, given the weather conditions.

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The scene is set for the Hilfiger show.
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The man himself takes a bow at the end of the show.
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3.1 Phillip Lim = favourite show of the day!
A beautiful palette of colour and neutrals.
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Trend watch alert: 'rust' is the new colour of the season and pointy boots will be back on your fashion wish list come September.

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A small selection of Natalie's working wardrobe.
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The fashion team take in the new Kate Spade collection between the shows.
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We want the whole collection.
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To celebrate the launch of the new collection by Oswald Helgason for Aldo Rise, this little goody was a gift left in my room!

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Natalie's in New York and the shows are now in full swing.
Coat by Christian Dior (second hand shop find), jeans by Levis, boots by Maison Martin Margiela and
hat by Marc by Marc Jacobs.
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It's all about the accessories.
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Natalie's heeled Maison Martin Margiela boots.
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Striking a pose between shows.

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All the journalists are falling over themselves for the new collection for Coach designed by Stuart Vevers.
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We love the collection and can't wait to see more shearling pieces.
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Up close at DKNY.
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DKNY logos from last season's show.

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It all started with the Victoria Beckham show (with David and the Beckham brood sitting on the front row).
The collection featured lots of monochrome and minimal tailoring, pointy heels and brogues.
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On Sunday, our Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Julia wore a Duvetica jacket, Topshop dress, Stella McCartney handbag and Russell & Bromley boots.
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Natalie's sartorial picks for the shows, mixed in with some fabulous Moncler hiking boots and furry ear warmers for A/W 2014.
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Fashion month is upon us. Check back daily to see what Natalie and her team wear to the shows.

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Not to mention their cool accesories and must-copy beauty looks.
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She makes it look so easy.
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Head to toe, this girl's got it covered.
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New York, London, Milan, Paris - Natalie and her team will be all over each fashion capital.