ELLE's Fashion Director Anne Marie Curtis and Assistant Editor Rebecca Lowthorpe on the top 10 shows from aw15 and the looks that defined them. Click through the gallery now and get to know what to wear for the new season.
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PRADA
Who knew you need a bicoloured pink trouser suit fashioned from neoprene. Miuccia Prada, that’s who. AMC
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LOUIS VUITTON
Everything about this look says Nicholas Ghesquière’s Louis Vuitton, and his obsession with retro-futurism. Take a 1890s sleeve, give it a 1980s dress shape, throw an abstract LV monogram print on it, wear it with a flat, black pointy boot and put it on Liya Kebede – et voila. Perfection. RL
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GUCCI
From the multicoloured coat to the fur-trimmed loafers and bobble hat, this look sums up the new poetic mood at Gucci perfectly. AMC
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GIVENCHY
Hola the chola! Mexican street girl gangs meets English Victoriana gets 10 out of 10 for most original reference point clash. It was rich, mysterious and drenched in the darkest gothic romance. Then there’s the sculpted tailoring. This frock coat is simply awesome. RL
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CHANEL
This look epitomises how Chanel effortlessly made bourgeois uber desirable and low-heeled pumps an instant must-have. AMC
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LANVIN
Alber Elbaz’s magpie explorer had been to North Africa and brought back Berber gold, Moroccan spice, snakeskin, goat hair and tassels, and fashioned from them exquisitely undone Parisian chic, exemplified by this standout look. RL
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CHLOE
The long, sweeping coat. The pretty blouse. The black skinny scarf. And boom! Chloé nails the soft-rock trend in an instant. AMC
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ERDEM
An heiress falls on hard times and has to make do by ripping up her heirloom upholstery – that was the gist of Erdem’s brilliant show. And what better piece defines all that than this transformer coat? RL
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STELLA MCCARTNEY
Stella’s show was all about the modern woman's wardrobe and easy pieces. Khaki high-waisted pants and bustier top. Go on then. AMC
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Roses in all their glory and at every stage, from tight bud to full bloom and eventual decay, provided rich inspiration for Sarah Burton’s most romantic collection to date – beautifully captured by ‘the frayed nature’ of this dress. RL