Pleats
Pleats in every form — especially accordion and delicate plissé — were prominent.
From left to right: Chloé, Lanvin, Akris, Dior
Black and White
White looked super-crisp, especially when accented with bold black lines.
From left to right: Rue du Mail, Carolina Herrera, BCBG, Gareth Pugh
Bra Tops
Many designers showed retro-style bras worn as tops, often paired with a pencil or flared skirt.
From left to right: Proenza Schouler, Dolce & Gabanna, Donna Karan, Nina Ricci, No21, Emilio Pucci
Doily Lace
Cut-out floral patterns and large-scale lace was everywhere.
From left to right: Louis Vuitton, Erdem, Preen, Oscar de la Renta
Zigzags and Chevrons
Whether bold, graphic, or subtle; Missoni-style lines are the new stripes.
From left to right: Loewe, Burberry, Carven, Celine, Dior, Etro
Clear Shoes
Transparent vinyl was the material of choice for everything from Western-tinged booties to high-heeled oxfords.
Clockwise, from top left: Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Richard Nicoll, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Emporio Armani, Maria Katrantzou
Roaring '20s
The spirit of the jazz age, captured in drop-waist dresses and deco detailing.
From left to right: Alberta Ferretti, Etro, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci
One Shoulder
Asymmetric draping added interest to eveningwear.
From left to right: Aquascutum, Carlos Miele, Antonio Marras, Chadwick Bell
Summer Suits
Shorts got down to business with dressed-up blazers.
From left to right: Doo.Ri, Temperley London, Ralph Lauren, Rachel Zoe
Cold Shoulder
Exposed shoulders are having a moment. We spotted them everywhere from draped dresses (left) to jackets and tops.
From left to right: Temperley London, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Carlos Miele
Draped Pencil Skirts
The straight skirt gets a bit of interest with the addition of draped ruffles, folds, and ruching.
From left to right: Marc Jacobs, Burberry Prorsum, Danielle Scutt, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Lace Gowns
Long, sheer, and dressed up with embroidery and dainty lace.
From left to right: Erdem, Julien Macdonald, Badgley Mischka, Temperley London
Cropped Tops
There were all kinds of mini toppers, from tees to tanks.
From left to right: Preen, Charlotte Ronson, Rebecca Minkoff, Creatures of the Wind
Pastel Separates
Sorbet hues in every shade of the rainbow.
From left to right: Tibi, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Preen, Diane von Furstenberg
White Out
White in all forms: Perforated, frothy, sheer, crisp — and everything in between.
From left to right: Cynthia Rowley, Suno, Diane von Furstenberg, Cushnie et Ochs
Tangerine Dreams
High-octane orange ruled the runways.
From left to right: Sachin + Babi, Doo.Ri, Rebecca Minkoff, Derek Lam
Peplums
Waist flares made appearances on jackets, tops, skirts, jumpsuits, and dresses.
From left to right: Cushnie et Ochs, Karen Walker, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu
Hot Pants
Itty-bitty shorts aplenty.
From left to right: Alexander Herchcovitch, United Bamboo, Jill Stuart, Rebecca Minkoff
Super Gloss
Iridescent, metallic, pearl, and lots of sparkle.
From left to right: Theyskens' Theory, Diesel Black Gold, Marc Jacobs, Custo Barcelona
White Heels
Last season's nudes are this season's bright whites.
Clockwise from top left: Derek Lam, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Diane von Furstenberg, Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Sophie Theallet
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