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Models showcase creations from the Fyodor Golan Autumn/Winter 2013 collection at the London Fashion Week.

We bring you the hottest designs from the catwalks of London and Milan.

Those of you who are avid celeb-watchers, both nationally and internationally, will know what the latest fashion trends are as colours that pop out, unusual cuts and sheer fabrics continue to dominate the fashion scene.

Which is why it won't come as a surprise to see what popstars like Rihanna, fashion darling Tom Ford and well-established names like Westwood brought to the ramp at the recent London Fashion Week.

The Milan Fashion Week, meanwhile, kicked off with bold collections to persuade Italian shoppers that the worst of the economic crisis is over and it is time to hit the stores again.

Fashion houses like PPR's Gucci, Giorgio Armani and Prada, who exhibited their 2013-14 autumn-winter collections in Milan, carried forward the baton from London.

Inputs: Reuters

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Brightly coloured outfits were accessoried with bold lip colour.

Check out this fiery number by designer duo Fyodor Podgorny and Golan Frydman at the London Fashion Week.

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Bare shoulders and a quirky pair of gloves are the highlight of this outfit.

Model Chloe Norgaard -- who has been making in the news for her rainbow hair -- showcases a PPQ creation at the London Fashion Week.

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An interesting hat lend another dimension to this canary yellow outfit.

Here's another creation from designer duo Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker, popularly known as PPQ.

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Popstar Rihanna's ready-to-wear line opened to mixed reviews.

The London Fashion Week also saw popstar Rihanna launch her first ready-to-wear line with British high-street retailer River Island. The collection opened to mixed reviews.

While Tom Sykes from The Daily Beast felt the clothes were 'hideous without an ounce of panache,' MTV Style's Chrissy Mahlmeister was 'totally on-board with her comfy girly-yet-grunge pieces.'

Elle's fashion director Anne-Marie Curtis has dubbed the collection 'an ode to all things high fashion,' adding that it is 'eighties Norma Kamali meets Alexander Wang luxe sportswear.'

What do you think?

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Designer Julien Macdonald opted for sexy silhouettes.

A celebration of skin was the highlight of designer Julien Macdonald's collection.

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Moschino Cheap and Chic used studs and dark lip colour to heighten the Goth effect.

Meanwhile Moschino Cheap and Chic presented a funky collection.

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A beautiful dress from Vivienne Westwood's elegant Red Label collection.

This creation by 71-year-old Vivienne Westwood proves why she is often described as the Grande Dame of British Fashion.

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Tom Ford shows his lavish Autumn/Winter 2013 collection at the London Fashion Week.

Single colour garments highlighted with an eccentric, electric starburst shows why American designer Tom Ford is so loved.

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Who can resist this romantic trenchcoat?

The classic trench coat gets a makeover at the Burberry Prorsum show at London Fashion Week.

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A super-sexy creation from the Simone Rocha Autumn/Winter 2013 collection.

Rising star Simone Rocha combines lace and sheer to come up with this irresistibly sexy creation.

The designer says she drew inspiration from her grandmothers for this collection, which she has titled 'Respect Your Elders.'

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Footwear from the Gucci and Fendi Autumn/Winter 2013 collection at Milan Fashion Week.

And now, here are some glimpses from the Milan Fashion Week.

First up is trendy footwear from Gucci (left) and Fendi.

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Gucci's sexy silhouettes.

Chic cigarette pants and a sexy silhouette in silk and lace from Gucci.

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Blugirl's demure yet sexy look.
The sheer lace lends this all-black Blugirl creation a delicate look.

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Creations from the Just Cavalli (left) and the Roberto Cavalli collections.

Glamorous Italian designer Roberto Cavalli reinvented prints and shapes to breathe new energy in his youthful line and seduce new generations of globe-trotters.

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The accessories lend this DSquared2 creation a feminine touch.
DSquared2 returns to the Forties with the Fedora hat and the double breasted suit.

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Fendi's Autumn/Winter 2013 collection.
Mohican hairbands, furs and feathers from Fendi.

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Prada sizzles up staid office wear.
Reinventing office wear -- a straight cut dress worn over a cardigan from Prada.

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Etro's collection celebrated dramatic cuts.
Bold cuts and prints were the highlight of Etro's Fall/Winter 2013 collection.

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Long slits added to the glamour of the sexy Versace collection.

Cutouts and block colours highlighted the glamorous Versace collection.

British supermodel Cara Delevingne, who is modelling the red Versace gown, has registered her name as a trademark with the Intellectual Property Office.

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Sheer maxis lent glamour to Anna Molinari's collection.
A sheer maxi dress in black and a pretty pastel bag and heels from Anna Molinari's Blumarine collection.

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Here's why the little black dress will never go out of style.

Polish model Kasia Struss in a dazzling LBD by Emilio Pucci.

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Sexy boots that you'd love to own.

Bondage-style sandal boots from Salvatore Ferragamo's collection.

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High waist-lines can make your legs look longer and waist slimmer.

Dolce & Gabbana's collection inspired by the mosaics at the Monreale Cathedral in Sicily.

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Lace played a dominant role in the Dolce &Gabbana collection.

Wrapping up with ruby red beauties who dazzled at the D&G show at Milan.