The top 20 models of 2011 - 2

 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Arguably the sexiest model of the year, Victoria's Secret model Rosie started 2011 as Maxim's 'Hottest Woman of the Year'. Cover appearances on Vogue, GQ and Harper's Bazaar sat nicely along the Devon-born model's new Burberry Body perfume campaign. A role as the face of Marks & Spencer's Autograph range also proved to be a patriotic move for the LA-based 24-year-old.

 Lara Mullen
The new girl with a bright future ahead of her: A-Level student Lara had an amazing first season and walked exclusively for Prada in Milan - only four weeks after being first scouted.

 Daga Ziober
Polish-born Daga was the most in demand model during the spring/summer 2012 shows, racking up 67 appearances.

 Fei Fei Sun
Another in-demand catwalk show girl, Chinese model Fei Fei Sun has continued to be a presence in the modelling world with covers for i-D, Vogue China and Elle China and a role in the Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2011 campaign.

 Andre Pejic
Male model Andrej Pejic's androgynous look (right) has taken the fashion world by storm. He closed the Jean Paul Gaultier couture show as the bride, and also featured in the designer's spring campaign. When meeting the Queen in October, Pejic decided to be completely himself and wore a skirt.

 Kate King
The Canadian model walked in 60 shows during the spring/summer 2012 season, and was cast in the Dolce & Gabbana campaign.

 Lara Mullen
The new girl with a bright future ahead of her: A-Level student Lara had an amazing first season and walked exclusively for Prada in Milan - only four weeks after being first scouted.

 Liu Wen
With editorials, glossy magazine covers galore and tonnes of catwalk appearances, Liu Wen easily earns a place as one of the top faces of 2011.

 Kate Moss
While that other Kate's wedding was the subject of global fascination, those on Planet Fashion couldn't wait to see what Miss Moss would wear down aisle. 2011 will always be the year that Kate Moss got married in THAT Galliano dress - oh and she still found time to pose for Paris Vogue, Rimmel, Fred, Longchamp, Vogue Eyewear and YSL

Nyasha Matonhodze
After shooting campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Topshop, Northampton-based Nyasha also featured on one of eight covers for Love Magazine.

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The top 20 models of 2011 - 1

Karlie Kloss, Stella Tennant and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have all enjoyed a year in the spotlight, but who else made our top 20?

 Arizona Muse
There was no escaping Arizona Muse's bushy brows and heart-shaped face this year, be it from a billboard modelling for high street giant Next, or a Louis Vuitton ad campaign. The mother-of-one, who hails from New Mexico, has fast become the fashion editor's model of choice, clocking up editorials in the American, Russian, Australian and French editions of Vogue - to name but a few.

 Lara Stone
Ranked by models.com as their top model, 2011 has proved to be another work-filled year for Dutch-born Stone, with over 12 glossy covers and campaigns for Calvin Klein, Tom Ford and Prada Perfume.

 Freja Beja Erickson
Countless catwalk appearances coupled with campaigns for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, H&M and Valentino has left Freja one of the most in-demand models of the moment (not to mention the ever-increasing Vogue covers).

 Daphne Groeneveld
One of the breakout new faces of the year, Dutch Daphne walked 48 runway shows for spring/summer 2012 alone. She has also covered V magazine and Love Magazine and was picked to star in the Versace for H&M campaign.

 Cara Delevingne
19-year old Cara has come in to her own this year. Continuing her role as the face of Burberry, the bushy-browed Londoner took to the catwalk to open and close the Prorsum spring/summer 2012 show with gusto.

 Gisele Bundchen
Still regarded as the highest earning and most powerful supermodel (she earned over $45 million last year) Gisele enjoyed cover appearances on 13 glossy covers this year. And the work keeps pouring in: Versace, Givenchy and Salvatore Ferragamo have all picked her to front their spring/summer 2012 campaigns.

 Karlie Kloss
After clocking up numerous editorials, ad campaigns and catwalk appearances, Kloss recently hit the big time: she was chosen to walk in the Victoria's Secret show in November. Shortly after, the 19-year-old was photographed by Steven Miesel for Vogue Italia, in what is a soon-to-be-iconic editorial, proclaiming her the new 'Body'.

 Kelly Mittendorf
The face of Prada's autumn/winter 2011 campaign has put newcomer Kelly firmly on the radar. With her feline eyes and strong jaw, she's defintely one to watch.

 Lindsey Wixson
Wixson's bee stung lips and full cheeks make her face unmistakeable. A catwalk favourite, she too starred in the Versace for H&M campaign, all while remaining a sweet, modest girl from Kansas, USA.

 Stella Tennant
Tennant's 40th year proved to be a winning one: after gracing the cover of Italian Vogue and appearing in autumn campaigns for Zara, Etro and Reed Krakoff, the Scottish-born mother of four was crowned Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.

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British Fashion Awards 2011: red carpet arrivals

See all the red carpet arrivals at the 2011 British Fashion Awards.

 Samantha Cameron arrives at the Savoy Hotel in London for the 2011 British Fashion Awards wearing a dress and necklace by Holly Fulton and shoes by Charlotte Olympia.

 Model and celebrity offspring, Georgia May Jagger.

 Top model Kristen McMenamy.

 Victoria Beckham, who won Designer Brand of the Year, poses with her friend Marc Jacobs. When she was starting out, Jacobs said to her, 'As long as the quality is great, then people can say it's not their personal taste, but they can't say that it's rubbish.'

 TV presenter Alexa Chung won the British Style Award, which was voted for by the public, and sparkled in this dress by Christopher Kane.

 Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton scooped the Designer of the Year Award

 Hollywood starlet Kate Hudson, wearing a gown by Stella McCartney.

 Stella McCartney, who won Red Carpet Designer of the Year.

 Model of Year, Stella Tennant.

 Model Tali Lennox.

 Model Amber Le Bon wore a creation by London Fashion Week label Peter Pilotto.

Kate Moss arrives at the Savoy Hotel in London for the 2011 British Fashion Awards

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One item, six looks, any age: the pleated skirt

We show you six ways to wear a £30 knee-length pleated skirt from Jolie Moi, whatever your age.

Tone on honey-tone
Who says tone on tone is tricksy? Finish with a clashing jolt of colour to stop things getting too matchy-matchy.
Top, £760, Marni; marni.com . Earrings, £220, Carole Tanenbum Vintage Collection at Harvey Nichols; harveynichols.com . Bracelet, £85, Stella & Dot; stelladot.co.uk . Clutch, £275, Anya Hindmarch; anyahindmarch.com . Shoes, £185, LK Bennett; lkbennett.com .

Classic cool
Fancy pleats lend a frivolous edge to straight-laced classics.
Hat, £335, Bates Hats; bates-hats.co.uk . Trench coat, £54.90, Mango; mango.com . Bag, £245, BoBelle; bobelle.co.uk . Boots, £795, Diane von Furstenberg; dvf.com .
Our chosen skirt is £30, Joile Moi at Pret a Portobello; pretaportobello.com .

Rouge awakening
It's all about the textural mash and colour clash in this red waffle-knit ensemble.
Jumper, £125, Les Petites; 020 7259 9188. Earrings, £95, Emily London; emilylondonjewels.com . Bracelet, £630, Sophia Kokosalaki; sophiakokosalaki.com . Tights, £20, Burlington; burlington.de . Shoes, £315, Jimmy Choo; jimmychoo.com .

Prim and proper
Ladylike chic is yours for the taking with a tailored jacket and a well-deployed boxy tote.
Poloneck, £10, George at Asda; direct.asda.com . Cardigan, £209, Brora; brora.co.uk . Jacket, £512.15, J Crew; jcrew.com . Handbag, £45, Warehouse; warehouse.co.uk . Tights, £32, Falke; mytights.com . Shoes, £62, Topshop; topshop.com .

Sporty spice
Smart meets casual in our take on sports-luxe. Hold the trainers, though - heels say "uptown" far better.
Blouse, £200, Marina; marinalondon.com . Jacket, £62, American Apparel; americanapparel.net . Necklace, £695, Dicha Decades at Matches; matchesfashion.com . Ring, £214, Bex Rox; bexrox.com . Shoes, £375, Rupert Sanderson; rupertsanderson.com . Clutch, £395, Smythson; smythson.com .

Preppy chic
Peter Pan collar? College knit? Beanie? Did someone say Love Story?
Hat, £85, Brora; brora.co.uk . Blouse, £45, Oasis; oasis-stores.com . Jumper, £35, River Island; riverisland.com . Belt, £39, Twiggy at Fenwick; 020 7629 9161. Clutch, £269, ck Calvin Klein; calvinkleininc.com . Shoes, £178, Raoul; raoul.com .

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Versace for H&M in pictures part 1

Versace for H&M in pictures
After months of anticipation, the Versace and high-street store H&M collaboration is finally unveiled.

 Black silk mini dress, £79.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 Fans of Versace's bold and sexy designs won't be disappointed with the collection.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 The label's creative director, Donatella Versace, has revisited the archives of the iconic design house. Men's pink suit: blazer £79.99; shirt, £29.99; trousers, £34.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 This black, backless dress is similar to a design worn by singer Cheryl Cole on the red carpet earlier this year. It will retail at £79.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 This palm-tree print is the same as the one emblazoned across the chiffon navel-plunging gown which Jennifer Lopez made headlines in at the 2000 Grammy Awards. Leggings: £24.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

Cushions printed with the family-owned fashion house's famous iconography (from £29.99) complete the Versace for H&M lifestyle.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 Top model Daphne Groeneveld stars in the advertising campaign...
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 ...alongside American teen catwalk star Lindsey Wixson... who wears Lamé dress, £149.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 .. and fellow top model Abbey Lee Kershaw, who wears lamé dress, £149.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 Pink studded mini dress, £129.99; leather necklace, £29.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

 Mens belt, £39.99; top, £24.99; trousers, £34.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

A monochromatic outfit for men: Shirt, £29.99; jeans, £39.99; boots, £39.99.
Available in stores from 17th November 2011.

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