The first look set the tone: a form-hugging colour-block knit dress in mocha, baby blue, salmon and ivory, with a double sash trailing at the waist lending drama and movement. A tricoloured clutch gave the right accent.

The collection overall was dainty. Knitwear was as a rule very fine, accented at times by thin golden chains creating details on open backs. Slinky, clinging monochrome knit dresses had peekaboo cut-outs.

The twinset top gave way to built-in layers and sleeves that wrapped around the body for a mysterious swirl. Dresses ruched around the body too, suggesting constant motion.

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A chunkier ribbed knit gave a chenille-soft appearance in a long jacket and skirt with a healthy front slit. Knit was also fashioned into a chain mail slip dress, with a coppery finish, or neon-orange wrap dress.

Leather added substance: short colour-block jackets paired with a matching knit miniskirt. Contrasting gloves finished many looks. Bags were mostly held as if clutches; a tiny, flat bag dangled from gloved hands.

The runway was flanked by enormous casts of Fendi bags, that created archways with their opening flaps, or backdrops for VIPS and influencers to be photographed upon arrival.