GET THE LOOK

KYLIE Minogue wowed at the Brit Awards in blue. Borrow her cobalt look with Simply Be's pleat crinkle strapless dress, £58, available in sizes 14-32 (www.simplybe.co.uk).

BEST FOR CELEBS

Kate Moss ate dessert next to Rihanna, Alexa Chung levitated on swords after being hypnotised by a magician and Yasmin Le Bon joined other supermodels to dance on dinner tables for a flash-mob fashion show in the Stella McCartney show.

BEST FOR A STORM

No matter that the weather forecast predicted a dry day, Burberry Prorsum creative director Christopher Bailey orchestrated the elements for a spectacular thunderstorm finale. As models closed the show toting bright umbrellas, the Burberry heavens opened and faux rain beat down (see pic main pic across).

BEST FOR CHANGE

Previously known for its celeb-filled front rows and out-there styling, Topshop Unique impressed with a pared-down U-turn. Under the vision of new creative director Kate Phelan, the collection was more high-fashion than high street – modern, wearable utility pieces that could outlive any faddy trend.

BEST FOR BRIGHTS

Kooky, cute and oh-so loud, there was no way Moschino's label was going to go unnoticed as a new recruit to the London schedule. Think rainbow furs, neon bright pieces, patchwork contrast lace and cutesy make-up prints jumbled together with a nod to Sixties chic.

BEST FOR GLAMOUR

A little thing like winter dressing isn't going to get in the way of Williamson's uber-glam aesthetic. This collection was Fabergé egg-inspired: cue bright contrasting colours like turquoise blue and raspberry topped off with lashings of gold brocade.

BEST FOR COATS:

Inspired by a punk girl who design director Alistair Carr used to admire at school, there was a subtle streak of rebellion running through Pringle's collection. The coats that had fashion editors writing next season's shopping lists in their front row seats all had an undercurrent of defiance.

BEST FOR PRINTS

Touted as one of fashion's brightest stars and Topshop's latest sell-out collaboration designer, the style microscope was on Mary Katrantzou. But the print maestro delivered with a grown-up collection so polished it almost had a couture edge. Sculpted gowns were detailed with embroidery and embellishments to emphasise the dramatic silhouettes. Mesmerising prints left the fashion pack wanting more.