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Rihanna's second collection for Puma merged the worlds of 18th-century French fashion and current gender-fluid street style.

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@gigihadid and @bellahadid are in power mode. From top models - like the Hadid sisters seen here at @fendi - to great collections, strength took many forms in Milan. Check out this week's issue for all things #MFW. (📷: @zefashioninsider)
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A look from @ysl's spring 2017 show. See the entire collection on WWD.com. #PFW (📷: Dominique Maitre)
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Kate Middleton wore a red dress from @preenbythorntonbregazzi on day 3 of her and Prince William's Canadian Tour. Click link in bio for more photos of the royals on their trip.
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#PFW Designer Inspirations: "The eighties and my Hollywood dream." - Fausto Puglisi of @emanuelungaro_officiel
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Backstage at @dsquared2's spring 2017 show. #MFW (📷: @delphineachard)
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The Cambridges are in Canada. The Duchess and Princess Charlotte opted for shades of blue for their first appearance. See more photos of the royals on their trip, link in bio.
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@gigihadid and actress Lauren Hutton closed @bottegaveneta's 50th anniversary show. #MFW (📷: Luca Bruno)
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#MFW Designer Inspirations: "A 'poster collection' that marks a radical turnaround for creativity: a collection of elements in predominantly white, no color that embodies, in block, all shades of the rainbow." - Tommaso Anfossi and Francesco Ferrari, @cote.official
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Shades of blue: Dubbing his collection "Charmani," Giorgio @armani's spring line radiated a chic charm that felt fresh and alluring. #MFW (📷: Stephane Feugere)
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In honor of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Canadian Royal Tour starting tomorrow, here's a #FBF of Kate Middleton in @reissfashion during a 2011 tour of the country. (📷: Tim Rooke)
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#TBT to @gucci's fall 2004 show. (📷: @mulinex_001)
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"I don't exactly know the full plan, because I'm kind of just making it up as I go." - @raineyqualley. Get the full scoop on the singer's shift from country to pop on WWD.com. (📷: @jgreenery)
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Front row at @fendi: @elliegoulding was at the show, fresh off releasing the finale song for the latest Bridget Jones flick. "I grew up with Bridget Jones and it was exciting and fun to work on the song. It's a fun and amazing character and I can relate to her." - Goulding #MFW
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Model moment: backstage at @fendi's spring 2017 show. #MFW (@kukukuba)
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Backstage bag action at @gucci's spring 2017 show. #MFW (📷: @kukukuba)
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#MFW Designer Inspirations: "An evocation of dreams, hopes and memories, like a bottle with a letter inside or a magic lamp that looks after your own desires." - Salvatore Piccione on @piccione.piccione's spring collection
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They Are Wearing: From fun bags to studded vests, check out WWD.com for street style at Riot Fest. (📷: @sperzphoto)
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A look at @mairimcdonaldstudio's edgy collection - shown in TMRW, a curated, luxury section within #Coterie. #WWDStudios #UBMFashion (📷: @donstahl)
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Spotted: Iris Apfel at @tasha_polizzi's Moda booth. (📷: @donstahl) #WWDStudios #UBMFashion
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Are Crocs headed for a chic turn? Christopher Kane says yes, as his collab with the recreational shoe firm debuts on the runway at #lfw Link in bio. 📷: @giovanni_giannoni_photo
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Closing in on the details at Christopher Kane. Head to WWD.com for more gorgeous and intricate shots of the Spring 2017 collections. #lfw 📷: @giovanni_giannoni_photo
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They Are Wearing: Sporty separates are dominating the street style at #lfw. 📷 @kukukuba
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“I love the idea that her army and her women landed at Deauville’s beach in 1930,” Erdem Moralioglu tells WWD about his Spring 2017 collection. “To me, the show was about a landing. There was something so very interesting about the idea, these 1650 nipped-in jackets with these Deauville-y cropped trousers and these sun hats.” #lfw 📷: @giovanni_giannoni_photo
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Claire Danes in glittering Schiaparelli. #emmys