Unlike many stars which have ventured into this industry hoping their name is enough to sell their ranges, Victoria has grafted hard to achieve her status as a respected designer, showing at New York fashion week and creating ranges we all want.

She’s also become a “must have” label for stars to be seen in on the red carpet. Last year Cheryl Cole showed her old pal some serious style satisfaction wearing a light pink creation on the Pride of Britain Awards red carpet.

However, she’s not the only one with the range grabbing the attention of Gisele Bundchen, Kate Winslet and most recently Michelle Williams who wore a short patterned number for the 2012 Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon.

See the gallery below for our top five celebrities wearing VB’s designs on the red carpet.

Cheryl Cole

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At the Pride of Britain awards, Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Ian West/PA Images

We’ve therefore decided to put together what we think are the best five looks from a range of designers at this year’s fashion shin ding.

Of course we couldn’t compile a list like this without including Chanel, which amongst other great designs gave us a very 50s sequined blue shift frock with a hint of 80s styling in the shoulders.

Dior gave us a stunning girly net tea length dress, while Louis Vuitton went all lacey and 60s with a cute cream frock.

Over at Giorgio Armani the tone was all glam, with our fashion eyes landing on a metallic fishtail frock and bolero, while Stephane Rolland went all out with a flamboyant twisted white skirt and black bodice. We heart.

See the gallery below for our top five.

Chanel

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The designer – who was given the coveted role following the tragic suicide of the label’s founder Alexander McQueen in February 2010 – says she was initially unsure about doing the job, but looking back, she is pleased she did.

She said: “He was such a genius; inspiring and funny and an incredible man. I could never pretend to be him but when I look back now, I’m glad that I took the job – because it kept the studio alive in his spirit, and it kept the team together. Because what did he work so hard for all those years if it was all just going to disappear?”

Sarah – who created Duchess Catherine’s wedding dress when she married Prince William in April – recently said she regards the Alexander McQueen team to be “like a family” feels “privileged” to be part of the brand.

She said: “Every day, I love what I do and I think it’s a gift and privilege to love your job. The McQueen team is like family.

“We are so passionate about what we do and it’s so important that we have established a couture-standard atelier in Britain.”

The supermodel and little Lila Grace are working with British high street store Debenhams on a range of “funky tweenage” designs, due for release in summer 2012.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Lila has always loved trying on Kate’s clothes and make-up, and is already really into fashion.

“It was mainly all her idea and Kate obviously agreed to help out as much as possible, using her contacts to land the duo a deal.

“Lila is adamant the range will be very traditional and English rose-esque in feel. Lila doesn’t want to produce chavvy clothes.

“The collaboration was actually inspired by Kate’s mates, Jemima French and Sadie Frost’s new FrostFrench ‘Iris and Edie’ capsule range of sleepwear after their daughters got involved.

“Kate and Lila Grace will get cracking on designs over the festive period, mulling over ideas at Kate’s Cotswolds’ pad.”

Kate – who wed husband Jamie Hince in July – recently revealed Lila is quite “prudish” and will often tell her mother off when she doesn’t take off her make-up.

She said: “I always take my make-up off, because otherwise my daughter will come in and say, ‘Mummy, tut-tut’. She doesn’t like it. She likes the fresh-faced, natural mummy, when I’ve got my hair in a bun and no make-up on.

“Lila is quite prudish – she’ll only wear a little bit of lip gloss or something. But she is into nail art. I think Lila is beautiful – she’s so innocent and has that fresh face. She’s gorgeous, but obviously she is my daughter.”

The Brazilian supermodel appears in the latest campaign for the French fashion house, confirming months of rumours she was taking over from Mariacarla Boscono.

Gisele’s first ad is in “the expression of a love story between a surfer and a mermaid” and she stars alongside two male models (Chris Moore and Simone Nobili) in a gothic, beach-side spread with big, black surfboards.

Earlier this year, Gisele was named the world’s top earning model for the seventh year.

The 31-year-old beauty has topped the list, compiled by Forbes.com, since 2004, but this year saw her income increase by a huge $20 million to earn $45million over one year.

Proof of Gisele’s star status enhancing brands is easy to find, as after becoming the face of hair care brand Pantene in March 2010, the company’s sales went up by 40 per cent in Latin America.

Heidi Klum – who earned $20 million through her recent partnership with website Amazon.com and launching her own clothing line with sportswear brand New Balance – came second followed by Kate Moss in third.

The Louis Vuitton designer’s name has frequently been mentioned as a replacement for the sacked Galliano but says he loves working for Louis Vuitton and doesn’t see himself leaving in the near future.

Marc said: “I am at Vuitton, and I am very happy there. I’ve been saying that for a long time. There have been on-and-off conversations about Dior. I don’t know; maybe someday in the future, maybe years from now, I may end up going someplace else, maybe Dior. But right now I am at Vuitton, and all that matters to me is that that’s where I am and I’m going to keep doing my thing.”

Marc says he doesn’t need the challenge of moving to Dior and creating couture gowns because every season at Vuitton he tries to top what he has done before.

He explained to vogue.co.uk: “The irony in all of this is that I don’t dream of doing anything else, or I didn’t. My greatest challenge is to do something better than we’ve done the season before. The idea of couture doesn’t hold that thing for me. It’s archaic – in my opinion. I mean, I am really interested in the craftsmanship behind couture. But I can explore all that in ready-to-wear. With couture, one dress each season is photographed by a couple of magazines; there’s no advertising; it reaches 20 customers.

“I don’t feel there is anything lacking in what we do. I get to work with these amazing craftsmen. Maybe not the same ateliers that would make a couture dress, but, again, we are not in a deficit for working with people who create beautiful things. I am not sure I ever looked at couture as this great opportunity.”

Raf Simons is the latest name to emerge as the frontrunner for the head creative designer post at Dior.

Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen is up for the "Designer of the Year" award

Sarah Burton regards the Alexander McQueen team to be “like a family”.

The designer – who was named as the label’s creative director last year following the tragic suicide death of its founder Alexander McQueen – feels “privileged” to be part of the brand, and carry on the creator’s passion in her day-to-day work.

She said: “Every day, I love what I do and I think it’s a gift and privilege to love your job. The McQueen team is like family.

“We are so passionate about what we do and it’s so important that we have established a couture-standard atelier in Britain.”

Sarah – who created Duchess Catherine’s wedding dress when she married Prince William in April – feels “very lucky” to have worked with Alexander for 13 years, and she was delighted more than half a million people attended the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ exhibition in New York earlier this year to celebrate his work.

She added to The Observer newspaper: “He was a visionary, an incredible man and I feel very lucky to be able to carry on his name – people have been incredibly supportive.

“The huge audience at the Metropolitan exhibition really did show how many people his work had touched, and from all walks of life.”

Last month, the 37-year-old designer – who also created the figure-hugging white bridesmaid dress Catherine’s sister Pippa Middleton wore for her sibling’s nuptials – capped off her 2011 in style when she was named top designer at Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year awards.

She explained: “It’s been an amazing year.”

Versace for H&M Cruise Collection

If you’re lucky enough to have Santa showering you with money this year then we recommend you store it away in safe place until the middle of January.

Yes, we know the sales will be tempting but holding out will mean you’ll have more pennies to spend on the Versace for H&M Cruise Collection, which hits the web at midnight on the 19 January.

The range is perfect for stocking up that Summer wardrobe with a cute mix of florals, quirky cherry prints and pastel colours, which form the traditional style Versace dresses.
If you were unlucky and missed out on the previous collection then get that laptop charged and those fingers at the ready. We don’t think this collection will hang around for long.

Steel clips at Alexander McQueen

We heart the AW catwalk shows, which always give a nod to what beauty and hair trends we can expect to be seeing at those Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties.

And this year was no different, giving us a range of looks from the high ponytails at Ungaro and Marc Jacobs to the rosy cheeks at Nars. If you’re a lady who wants some classic inspiration then look no further than Gucci, which paraded its models down the catwalk with bright red lipstick.
For that little bit different hairstyle why not look at Alexander McQueen’s over the top hair accessories or go for a masculine look as shown at D&G.
See the gallery above for more inspiration.

The French fashion house is said to be finalising its contract with the 43-year-old Belgian designer for him to replace John Galliano.

According to WWD, the deal is yet to be agreed as they are still discussing of his start date and the finer details of his contract with Jil Sander – of which he is the currently helmer.

In September, Dior claimed they would announce the name of Galliano’s successor imminently.

Bill Gaytten, acting head of design for the label, explained the fashion house has experienced a “tough period” since the former creative director was sacked earlier this year after being accused of racism and anti-Semitism.

He said: “It’s been a tough period, but what can I say?

“My lips are sealed, but all will be revealed.”

Alexander Wang was tipped to take on the role of head designer at the company after frontrunners Haiden Ackerman, Marc Jacobs and Riccardo Tisci were ruled out.

A source close to LVMH, the parent company of Dior, explained: “For Dior, it’s a pretty tricky situation, as the three frontrunners really can’t take the job.

“Haider Ackermann is said to be ‘way too edgy’ for Dior; Marc Jacobs wanted the job a lot, but LVMH wants him to stick with Vuitton; and Riccardo Tisci simply refused, saying that he was feeling more than comfortable with the job at Givenchy. So nobody’s taking over so far.”