Clothing designers may not be best known for their ability to create pieces that are particularly practical for we average Joe types.

I mean, I have been extolling the virtues of the final Alexander McQueen collection to all and sundry, but I don’t think any of us here at the Secret Sales office are particularly likely to be nipping out for a pint of milk in a pair of gold-dipped wings anytime soon.

That’s why it’s all the more exciting that the autumn/winter 2010 Stella McCartney collection that was showcased on Monday (March 8th) at Paris Fashion Week included pieces that we could all actually wear.

Sharply tailored, beautifully-cut jackets, chic shift dresses with floaty sleeves and stunning backless cocktail numbers crafted from the softest silk, all made up this totally wearable collection.

Over at Grazia magazine, Siobhan Mallen perfectly summed it up: "McCartney nailed what the modern woman wants to wear right now - luxurious, beautifully-cut clothes that don’t vie with their wearer for attention, yet are not too classic or bland and have a subtle sex appeal."

Stella McCartney has been a personal favourite of mine for many years, not only did I love what she did at Chloe, but I think the passionate anti-fur stance that she takes is something to be applauded.

Well done, Stella!

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After Alexander McQueen sadly passed away last month there was absolutely no doubt that the iconic clothing designer would go down in the history books as one of the fashion world’s most prominent figures.

And now his last collection, showcased yesterday (March 9th) at Paris Fashion Week, proved exactly why his beautiful creations look set to be remembered forever.

Intricate detailing, dramatic capes and gothic-inspired designs all featured in the breathtaking autumn/winter 2010 line, which in my mind, is one of the most jaw-droppingly stunning lines I have ever seen.

But it would appear I am not the only one who thinks that the clothing designer’s final collection was perhaps his best, as fashion commentators the world over have being hailing the line a success.

Susannah Frankel over at the Independent described it as "heartbreakingly beautiful", adding that it serves as a testament to "one of the greatest talents the fashion industry has known".

Similarly, Suzy Menkes, of the New York Times, called the showcase "a requiem for a great designer".

Earlier this week, McQueen was awarded with a posthumous accolade at the Brit Insurance Design Awards for his spring/summer 2010 collection, with judge and style editor of Grazia magazine Paula Reed calling the late clothing designer "a clear winner".

Do you think Alexander McQueen’s autumn/winter 2010 collection is his best yet?

There is no doubt that since the wonderful Alexander McQueen passed away last month, there has been a huge void left in the designer clothing world.

But it’s good to see that his memory lives on, as he has now been awarded with a prestigious fashion accolade at the Brit Insurance Design Awards for his spring/summer 2010 collection.

And Paula Reed, judge and style editor over at Grazia magazine, says that the iconic clothing designer was a "clear winner".

"[He] had been working for years on developing fabrics that could blend the hard into soft and had pretty much come close to achieving that in this collection. The impressiveness simply compounds the enormity of his loss," states Paula.

She goes on to add that the award has not been given to McQueen purely on a sentimental basis and says that the video presentation of his last designer clothing showcase is "compelling".

It would seem that fashionistas the world over are still keen to add pieces of Alexander McQueen clothing to their collections - a dress by the designer, modelled by Kate Moss, was recently purchased at auction by Topshop boss Phillip Green for a staggering £100,000.

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Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Stella McCartney were just some of the stars who turned out to pay their respects to iconic clothing designer Alexander McQueen at his funeral on Thursday (February 25th).

Since it emerged that the designer had taken his life, tributes for the star have been flooding in from all across the globe and yesterday was the last chance for friends, family and fellow celebrities to say goodbye to this fashion legend.

Several members of the McQueen party arrived at the ceremony wearing the iconic family tartan, which was featured in the designer’s Highland Rape show back in 2006.

And despite the sombre occasion, celebrity fashionistas made sure they turned out to the ceremony sporting the latest trends.

Kate Moss opted for a black fur stole and Louboutin heels, while Naomi Campbell showcased the shoulder pad trend, paired with a flamboyant black hat and gloves.

Stella McCartney chose a cropped black jacket with straight leg jeans and boots.

It is thought that a memorial service for the iconic designer will take place later in the year.

However, this is yet to be confirmed by the label’s spokesman, who said that they are currently concentrating on the upcoming March 9th show at Paris Fashion Week, which is set to remember McQueen’s life through his fashion.

The fabulous Lady Gaga is one star who is definitely not known for her love of casual dressing, the natural look or quite frankly, anything other than eccentricity.

But the flamboyant diva, who is famed for her wacky and outrageous clothing style, has advised that she chooses to dress in a way that her fans can easily copy.

I am a massive Gaga fan (of her music, perhaps not so much her style) but I would have thought that re-creating some of her ensembles would be no easy feat.

Apparently not - the star says that whatever clothes she wears, she keeps her fans in mind.

"I need to, whether I am wearing something that is high fashion and was on a catwalk last week or a leather jacket I picked up at a vintage store, I need to create things and wear things that my fans can replicate in some way," she comments.

Lady Gaga has a dedicated team of stylists working under her Haus of Gaga brand, who help to create her quirky signature look, but according to reports, she could soon be trying her hand at designing her own clothing line.

A source close to Gaga recently revealed that the death of fashion legend and close friend Alexander McQueen really affected the star and has inspired her to create her own collection.

Would you buy clothes designed by Lady Gaga?