Galliano's collection, called “Ice”, focussed on the fairs which once took place on the frozen Thames in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, when the climate was more severe and the masses would gather and hold fairs and celebrations on the ice, wrapped up in as many layers as possible.
Galliano's look back in time saw princes, judges, guillotine victims and harlequins take to the catwalk. The fashion inquisition featured some shocking images, which featured bloody body paint as well as models dressed for a guillotine execution, complete with ropes and hoods.
Dressed in dark smoky tones, Galliano's silhouettes breathed volume, with layers of garments in the upper body area and tight trousers. The show was a fitting example of the king of theatre's controversial work.
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| Designer Ann Demeulemeester went for a retro look which harked back to the 17th century with it's aristocratic feel. It looks like we can look forward to a season of sumptuous fabrics and deliciously chocolately colours next winter if this collection is anything to go by! |
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| The feel remains distinctly university professor-meets-eccentric lord in Demeulemeester's collection. |
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| Dior went lavishly stylish for their collection, with sharp fitted suits furnished with satin panels in the fashion house's traditional colour: black.  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | Over at Hermes the feel was fresh, cool and young with light scarves, ice grey jackets and beautifully cut denims  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | The introduction of high collars brought a twist to the bomber jacket in Hermes' smart/casual collection.  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | Jean-Paul Gaultier opted for a distinctly English gent feel with his bowler hats, gentlemen's jackets and waistcoats. Adding a touch of excitement to the traditional look, Gaultier played with intricate designs on his leather trousers and funky colours for his shoes.  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | For the girls, Gaultier kept it professionally chic with masculine tailoring and crisp cut fabrics. |  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | Here's what all the fuss is about: Galliano put on a shocking show, portraying models who were about to be sent to the executioner, wearing sinister hoods and bloody make-up.  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | Harking back to the 14th-16th centuries, Galliano's dark collection featured jesters and entertainers who once performed for the masses on the frozen waters of the River Thames.  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | And here's the man himself: John Galliano (left) and Karl Lagerfeld catch the Dior show. |  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | Fresh, icy and sleek defined the feel for Kenzo's collection, with models looking like they were in need of a good thaw out.  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | Patchwork jackets and baggy high-waisted trousers were the order of the day for Kenzo, though the sword-as-accessory may take a while to take on.  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | Sporty and fit was the name of the game for Louis Vuitton. |  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | With white pumps, jumpers and jackets, Vuitton's collection had that just-back-from-a-game-of-tennis healthy vibe. |  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | The look was shabby-chic over at Paul Smith's runway show. With tartan trousers, ribbon-trimmed jackets and scruffy waistcoats. |  | | (image©Rex Features) | | | | We can see Smith's take on scholar-style daywear really taking off at universities across the UK. | style.uk.msn | | | | | | | |
