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This Season's 11 Most Over-the-Top, Theatrical Runway Shows

Fashion shows aren't just about fashion anymore. Or more accurately, fashion isn't just about the clothes anymore. Every season, runway shows get more elaborate, as designers and brands try to cram a lot of drama into the 15 minutes that they have everyone's attention. And it works--it makes a show pretty memorable. (Whether or not it helps the image of a brand or helps the clothes be memorable remains to be seen, as our contributor Long Nguyen speculated in his review of Dior's show.) Karl Lagerfeld and his Chanel extravaganzas are the notable exception. Lagerfeld always wows us with a spectacle of grand proportions--and clothes to match. The Chanel show, which walks tomorrow in Paris, is undoubtedly the highlight of fashion month every seasaon. But those who have come before it this month weren't too shabby, either. Pyrotechnics, a fruit stand, and an escalator all helped designers tell their stories for their fall 2012 collections. Click through to see all the most outrageous runway shows from this season.

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London Fashion Week Crib Sheet: The 8 Most Well-Reviewed Shows According to Everyone Who Matters

The darkly romantic looks on the first day of Milan fashion week may have been a palette cleanser from the rainbow-splashed prints on display over the weekend from all the young guns in London. But you might still be wondering what wild and wonderful British fashion stood out from the digital swirl—which is why we’ve compiled the ultimate crib sheet of the season’s most well-reviewed shows.

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London Fashion Week: Fashionista's Top 10 Collections

Fashion month is halfway over now, with London and New York behind us. London was a whirlwind of shows, many of which took place over President’s Day weekend. In case you missed the coverage, we’ve rounded up our ten favorite collections from what was a very innovative and colorful five days in London. We saw a diverse bunch of fall 2012 collections, from established British heritage designers to buzzy wunderkinds, and even a high street label or two. London fashion represents a lot of different lifestyles, and this season’s shows had something for everyone to love. Click through to see our 10 favorite collections from London fashion week, in no particular order.

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Fashion News Roundup: Lady Gaga Wants to be Cremated in Chanel, McQ to Show at London Fashion Week and Gisele Poses for Givenchy

Lady Gaga to be Cremated in Chanel: In a Q&A surrounding her recent Barneys appearance for Gaga's Workshop, the pop star said she might like to be creamated in the custom Chanel gown she wore to the event. She wants to burn Chanel??? {WWD} A New Store and Runway Show for McQ: McQ, Alexander McQueen's younger, lower-priced line, is expanding. A flagship store is set to open on Dover Street in London next spring. Shortly before then, the brand will stage its first-ever runway show during London Fashion Week. Exciting! {Telegraph} The Times Is Not Into the New Barneys Co-op: The Times' Critical Shopper column can be relied on for a straight-forward account of each victim store they visit. Most recently, Barneys and its Mark Lee update was up for review. Jon Carmanica calls the newly merged Co-op floor "wide and long and inconsistently lighted" and says the new café there looks like the situation room from 24. He also said Usher looks "lumpy" now. {New York Times}

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Fashion News Roundup: Angela Lindvall Rumored to Host Project Runway All-Stars, Ginny Weasley All Glammed Up, and Glow in the Dark Jeans

Angela Lindvall In and Heidi Klum Out at Project Runway?: Despite rumors of her departure, Klum's reps have confirmed that the model is not leaving Project Runway. She won't, however, be judging the spinoff, Project Runway All-Stars. That gig is rumored to have been snagged by another, younger model--Angela Lindvall. {People and Modelinia} McQ to Open First Stand-Alone Store: Alexander McQueen's less expensive and youthful sister line is opening shop in London next spring. {WWD, Subscription Required} Ginny Weasley, Is That You?: Emma Watson isn't the only Harry Potter star glamming it up on the pages of the glossies. Weasley actress Bonnie Wright looks stunning in Haute Muse's latest issue. Look for it on US newsstands August 17. {Just Jared}

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Model Live

Net-a-Porter has models! The already almost-perfect British shopping site has finally started shooting their clothes, shoes and accessories on actual