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We’re heading towards the finale of London Fashion Week, but we’re not done yet. Today was cold, wet and not a great day for fashionistas, but come rain or shine you can’t keep us away from those catwalks.

First show of the day was Nicole Farhi. Over the past couple of seasons Nicole Farhi has had a complete design turnaround, from the designer whose jumpers your grandmother buys, to seriously stylish, high fashion pieces. This season saw another stylish collection. It was however a collection of two stories, the demure and the sexy. The demure saw gorgeous camel coats and simple figure-skimming silk dresses. The sexy was very sexy, patent leather dresses and coats, a wet look slinky fabric was seen throughout, and a red leather pencil skirt was seriously hot. One of the highlights of the show was a great hot pink floral print cord dress. This was a show to please Nicole Farhi fans and attract some new ones as well.

From one sexy show to another, Antonio Berardi followed Nicole Farhi with a collection for every aspiring femme fatale. If you love Roland Mouret (and who doesn’t?) then you will adore this collection from. The silhouettes were finely tailored to flatter a woman’s figure, and the velvet floor length gowns were made to turn heads. It was a stunning show.

Osman’s show was a colourful wearable collection. The shocking pink was a luscious shade, and the oversized envelope clutch bags were wonderful. The floor length navy draped dresses were statuesque, but our personal highlight was the dove grey leather dress (pictured). Some strong pieces.

There aren’t many designers who can blend florals, with lace and leather, and pull off a stunning collection, but then not many designers are Christopher Kane. This collection doesn’t have the same easy, wearability factor as his Spring/Summer 2010 gingham range, but the jackets are worth investing in if you don’t feel up to a leather dress. With an oriental theme, the florals are delicate against the tough leather, and toughened femininity is just one theme we can’t resist.

You can always count on Roksanda Ilincic to bring glamour to London Fashion Week. Her collection had a strong 1930s look, and a distinctly Prada feel. Hemlines were mid calf to full length and the fabrics; satin silks and cashmere wools. This was a very grown up collection and perfect for those looking to add some serious glamour to their look. We particularly liked the oyster shades.

Beautiful, decadent, delightful; these are just three of the words which we would describe Erdem’s show as being. It was  a show-stopping display of their trademark prints over a range of equally amazing dresses and separates. The swallow print was our personal favourite, but if we’re being honest, there wasn’t one piece we didn’t love. The whole look just seemed so natural, and so 2010.

Key looks:

• 1930s glamour
• Leather
• Prints

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