A biannual catwalk bible from the makers of ELLE, the autumn winter 2012 edition of this award-winning glossy hits shelves and the digital newsstand on Wednesday, taking you from the front row to backstage via the people who make fashion happen.

Inspiring and playful, ELLE Collections celebrates all that is beautiful in the fashion world. An edit of the top shows and trends, designers and models, it’s packed with exclusive photography, insider interviews and commentary from the world’s most stylish thinkers.

As well as ELLE’s guide to AW12’s most important shows, this 188-page issue features interviews with the five most influential people in fashion plus the season’s best invitations, street style by Tommy Ton and a kaleidoscope of catwalk colour.

It’s your only guide to the new season. Don’t miss out!

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ELLE Collections is on sale now for £7 from all good newsagents.

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