Once again, fur was a major theme, as seen here at Chanel
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For his namesake line, Karl Lagerfeld, like many other designers, favoured leather looks
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Camel was colour of choice, often shown head-to-toe like here at Chloé
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Retro was a hit theme on several runways, including Louis Vuitton and Rochas (pictured here)
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Clean, modern dressing, like this look from Stella McCartney, kept the collections feeling fresh
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Menswear crept in through boxy, oversized coats, as seen here at Dries van Noten
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Lace joined leather as a favoured material, as seen here at Elie Saab
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Cargo pants, like this pair from Sonia Rykiel, and peacoats in green and navy brought a military feel
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Pretty shoes with embellishment, like these oversized bows at Louis Vuitton, took stride on the catwalk
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Top handled, lady-like bags accented a number of looks, as seen here at Valentino
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Elizabeth Cabral
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Thu 11 Mar 2010 13:52 PM
#1 FUR
As an accent or a full jacket, bag—even pants. Real or faux, fur was the favoured texture.
#2 LEATHER
Wear it head-to-toe, in different layers, or in unexpected pieces like tops and full pleated skirts.
#3 CAMEL
All camel monochromatic looks were modern and fresh. If you can't invest in more than one piece, go with the must-have camel coat.
#4 RETRO
From 50's dirndl skirts and shrunken sweaters to 60's femme fatale looks, many runways were filled with blasts from the past.
#5 CLEAN DRESSING
The modern look is all about graphic lines, simple silhouettes, and no fuss separates—all very Phoebe Philo-inspired.
#6 MENSWEAR
This influence snuck in through oversized, boxy jackets and coats, often in neutral shades like grey.
#7 LACE
From feminine ruffled dresses to graphic t-shirt shapes, lace was a popular material.
#8 MILITARY
Cargo pants, patch pocket jackets and peacoats in shades of army green or navy brought a military feel to the runway.
#9 NOVELTY SHOES
This season's footwear was embellished with bows and brocades, and bright in colour.
#10 THE HANDBAG
Top handled, lady-like bags in modest sizes suited the retro-themed catwalks beautifully.