Self-expression is at an all-time high, and fashion is following suit, with feathers and sequins at Valentino, glitter and short shorts at Tom Ford and fringes and the most OTT trimmings at Germanier. More is more this season, and anything goes—on and off the dance floor.

From powder to cerulean, cool blues are among the season’s top colours. Worn in monochrome at Burberry, Givenchy and Missoni, the look was breezy, sexy and cool.

For inspiration, designers explored topics ranging from climate change (Balmain) to the question of whether we are “becoming our phones”(J.W.Anderson). To dress for this future moment, go full space age in head-to-toe metallics or make a more subtle nod to the otherworldly with futuristic silhouettes (Louis Vuitton).

Florals are perennially in fashion, and this season, designers welcomed head-to-toe baroque-style blossoms, bold colours and matching (and clashing!) prints. There were embroidered flowers at Gucci, art-inspired blossoms at Erdem and vibrant mixed bouquets at Dries Van Noten.

Embrace the heat in joyful ombrés, beachy prints and resort-ready sets made for carefree sunny getaways. With offerings like pool floaties as accessories at Moschino, a surf-inspired collection at Dsquared2 and riviera prints at Emilio Pucci, designers went for a big vacation mood.

In these strange times, trompe l’oeil details seem more fitting than ever. Pixelated prints, superimposition and optical illusions made eye catching appearances on the runways at Loewe, Louis Vuitton and Y/Project.

Romantic ruffles, lace trims, chic corsetry and sheer slips have officially made their way from the bedroom to the runway, as seen at Simone Rocha, Christian Dior and Acne Studios. To set the mood, go for diaphanous fabrics, easy silhouettes and candy-hued pastels.

From lime green to hot pink to bright orange, electric hues continued to shine at Fendi, Balenciaga and Koché. A full monochromatic look, including matching accessories, offers maximum impact.

The new style muse? The allblack-everything leather-clad biker chick, as seen everywhere from Versace to Gucci to Saint Laurent. Just add heels and a great pair of sunglasses to complete the look.

Forget ears, wrists and necks: This season is all about embellishing your chest, a delicate statement Nensi Dojaka has proven yet again. Take the “underwear as outerwear” trend to a tongue-in cheek extreme with Vivetta’s supportive hands, or go for a tougher stance with Sportmax’s spiked harness bra.

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