DRIES VAN NOTEN

As bright as a bloom in spring. Belgian master Dries Van Noten fashioned up a fluid collection of sumptuous floralinspired clothes that moved in a softer-than-normal direction. What the house called a “decisive” and “fresh” colour palette translated as sunflower yellow, white, cadmium and powder blues, florals and earths.

And the flower theme cross-pollinated to the garments. Loose tops unfurled like a flower at the hem, and sometimes sported droplet embellishments that resembled petals. Prints featured botanical images. While the natural markings of danger — contrasting colour and white stripes — appeared in black supple silk skirts and in a blue menswear jacket and assorted dress.