London calling: Theatrics on the Fashion Week runway

London Fashion Week was quite the spectator sport, with everyone from Issa (a Duchess Kate favorite) to Alexander McQueen showcasing dramatic ensembles and wild, fun pops of color. Take a look at some of our recent runway favorites:

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A model spreads her wings during the Fyodor Golan show at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter on Feb. 17.

Take us to your leader: A green-covered model looks quite the comic-book villain at the the Fyodor Golan show on Feb. 17.

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Severe weather in Europe was even demonstrated in the Burberry Prorsum show on Feb. 20.

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A dramatic moment is captured at the McQ Alexander McQueen London 2012 show on Feb. 20.

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A hair-raising 'do from the Louise Gray show on Feb.19.

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A favorite of Duchess Kate, Issa opted for villager-chic head scarves during its London Fashion Week show on Feb. 18.

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Alien chic? A bold makeup look from the Pam Hogg 2012 Autumn/Winter collection show on Feb. 19.

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Designer Pam Hogg walks down the catwalk with her models after the presentation of the Pam Hogg 2012 Autumn/Winter collection during London Fashion Week on Feb. 19.

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Wild, Nicki Minaj-inspired color on display at the Meadham Kirchhoff fashion show on Feb. 21.

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Designer Inbar Spector sent her models down the runway in exotic, colorful face masks on Feb. 20

 Rina Raphael is a TODAY.com editor whose most avant-garde outfit is a bright blue Snuggie.

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Reply#1 - Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:10 PM EST

I enjoyed the images especially the alien looks. I did not go for the face jewelry. Too ethnic and reminiscent of women hiding behind a veil and being treated as object.

    Reply#2 - Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:13 PM EST

    Sooooooooo last season.

      Reply#3 - Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:31 PM EST

      just terrible looking. give me a break

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      Reply#4 - Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:05 PM EST

      Kate Upton just leaves the rest looking common

        Reply#5 - Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:08 PM EST

        Hideous

        • 1 vote
        Reply#6 - Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:14 PM EST

        FASHION MY A... !Looks like a bunch of clowns. somebody must have done a hit of 70`s lsd before putting these togeather.....

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        Reply#7 - Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:54 PM EST

        Well the 1% get to have their fantasyland too. Hope it was fun... I don't expect that anyone will be wearing any of that stuff...

          Reply#8 - Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:37 PM EST
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