Runway

Checkers, anyone?

The jacket gets shorter; the pearls get bigger.

Inspired by queen bees: honeycomb-patterned jackets, wasp waists, and black patent beekeeper hats.

Raf Simons shows he can do much more than minimalism.

Hedi Slimane reworks the house's signatures, then takes everyone to a rock festival.

Deeply chic Belle de Jour day dresses; exquisite evening dresses.

Slouchy, lean, and minimal — often with a (literal) twist.

Shiny, slinky, and kinky.

Bold, cheerful, super sporty.

Ultra light and ultra pretty, with a subtle play of proportions.

Restrained and luxurious, just the way his ladies like it.

Graceful and serene, with nicely contrasting moments of hard and soft.

A perfect white shirt dress, a great trench, and endless pairs of leather shorts.

Embellishment and waistlines are so overrated.

Gorgeous, faded decadence to wear with swagger. Crown optional.

Bold solids for day, sparkle and lace for night.

Clean, structured shapes, Japanese motifs, and an eye-opening use of neoprene.

The eighties gang resurrected, in full costume: Grace Jones, Boy George, and, of course, the Material Girl.

Tiny shorts, beachy dresses, and floaty little blouses that say “Aloha.”

Sculptural ruffles, squared-off crop tops, and barbed wire.

Origami folds and abstracted photo prints.

Knockout tuxedo dressing.

Get ready for some shoulder pads.

Crush, fold, and sew muslin in seemingly erratic fashion. Add tin can headdress. Wear with confidence.

Soft, pretty, pastel evening dresses. No wacky stuff.

Chic, sexy flashes of fishnets and fringe.

Short, shiny, structured.

A jaw-droppingly gorgeous mix of flannels, sheer florals, textured metallics, and embroidered kimonos. Wear it and die happy.

Light, ethereal, and otherworldly, with a hint of Klimt.

Substantial tweeds in rich shades, cheeky toile, cute kidney-shaped cutouts.

For modern-day Maleficents.

Quirk, whimsy, and some very pretty light brocades.

Perfect navy coats, burgundy shift dresses and starchy whites that make you feel silly for dressing any other way.

Light and pretty, with dazzling eveningwear that recalls a starry night sky.

Terrific shorts, gorgeous evening sparkles and a crave-worthy popcorn knit blue sweater dress.

Good times on the Sicilian seaside, complete with beach umbrella stripes, basket weave raffia, flour sack dresses, and some mildly controversial earrings.

A glamorous, seventies in Palm Springs vibe with plenty of tunics, flounces, and solid brights.

Cavalli pulls back on the flash. No animal prints in sight!

The Versace goddess packs her gladiator sandals and best lingerie, jets to Coachella for the weekend.

Knockout dresses for the woman who would never buy a knockout dress.

Angela Missoni strips back the color, adds a layer of organza.