The fashion world was abuzz with many significant ups and downs this year.

In March, Dior's creative director John Galliano was fired after an anti-Semitic rant in a Paris cafe.

Then came the royal wedding in April which got the fashion world feverish over Kate Middleton's wedding gown, and even making her the top fashion buzzword, overtaking icons like Lady Gaga.

Luxury shoe brand Christian Louboutin sued fellow luxury brand YSL for selling shoes with red soles.

The tiff saw Tiffany & Co. stepping in to file its own brief in support of Louboutin, claiming signature colours should be trademarked.

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