Technically Paris Fashion Week started on the 28th September but it wasn't really until yesterday that Paris Fashion Week really kicked off. The standout show for me had to be Gareth Pugh's Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Instead of a live runway show Gareth Pugh opted to show his collection via film. The whole show, from the film to the garments, was a complete work of art.

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These looks are all from Roberto Cavalli's Spring/Summer 2011 collection. I loved this show, everything from the clothes to the giant plastic plants at the entrance to the runway. They made the models look like they had emerged from the jungle and had just fought tooth and nail with their dresses shredded and crocodile teeth charms. There was a lot of chiffon snakeskin and an abundance of fringing, on everything from hipsters to bags to shoes, which gave great movement on the catwalk.

DSquared2 Spring/Summer 2011 collection is geek chic with a twist. Models wore socks with shoes and black rimmed glasses, but rather than the obvious, preppy clothing was teamed with sequins and also came in the form of eveningwear. I am absolutely loving their take on the androgynous look.

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Missoni looks to be taking us on a trip down Mexico way with next season's collection. The show was full of ponchos, kaftans and floppy squared-off sombreros. This show was definitely an eye catcher with it's bold and bright prints in a multitude of colours.

These looks are all from Brioni's Spring/Summer 2011 runway show. The collection was mainly made up of black and white lace and tailored looks. There was a hint of pretty coral that added a softness to the harsher all bright white tailoring. I was pleasantly surprised by the clashing red and tan coloured garments that I would never in my wildest dreams put together, but works well here.

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Gucci's Spring/Summer 2011 collection was made up of tapered trousers and skirts in jewel tones, fringed jackets and tops in pale neutrals and tailored tribal looks in black. My favourites of this collection though are these last two dresses, I love the colours and feather embellishment.

There was a major Indian influence in Issa's Spring/Summer 2011 collection with modern sari style maxi and midi length dresses in brilliantly bright jewel tones. Looks were accessorised with bejewelled turbans, adding a touch of glamour to the Indian style.

These looks are all from Burberry Prorsum's Spring/Summer 2011 runway show, and by the looks of it Burberry has gone all biker chic for next season with leather biker jackets and skin-tight leather leggings with padded thighs. Even the infamous Burberry trench was given a biker style upgrade.

The Western trend hit the catwalk again at Fashion Week in this Ashish Spring/Summer 2011 runway show. I love his take on the trend and he seemed to have a lot more fun with it with sequined cow print, bright Western style shirts and heavy fringing on jackets, dresses, trousers and shorts. These outfits were perfectly accessorised with customised cowgirl boots, neck scarves, stetsons and trucker hats accessorised with Indian headdress style feathers.

(Photos: vogue)