Love is all around

The runways provided a visual escape and an optimistic view amid the harsh realities of war and a global pandemic, with a language of love through colours – punctuated by bursts of red at Ralph Lauren, and an homage to pink at Valentino.

“This season ended up as a more romantic season than we had initially thought by way of pink and red colours rendered on dresses, skirts and blouses. Balenciaga’s show was dedicated to fearlessness, resistance and the victory of love, while Valentino offered a more literal take on the mood of love through a sea of pink pieces.”

– LEA CRANFIELD

“Loewe is spreading love in a more literal fashion with its conceptual Kiss dress.”

– LIBBY PAGE

“For the uninhibited, confident woman who loves life and celebrates it to the fullest whenever she can, this Dolce & Gabbana super heroine Metaverse-inspired dress has her name written on it.”

– LENA KAMARUDIN

Rond leather shoulder bag, $1,333, Jacquemus Paula’s Ibiza acetate sunglasses, $561, Loewe

Faux furtrimmed stretch knit off-shoulder mini dress, $394, Staud Leather-trimmed mesh lace-up pumps, $1,426, Bottega Veneta

Ribbed knit cotton, jersey and tulle cutout top, $296, Anderson Bell Asymmetric crepe miniskirt, $258, Reformation