GIAMBATTISTA VALLI

It was a low-key affair for Italian designer Giambattista Valli, whose collection was a checklist of hot spring trends that seemed to lack a little soul. Black and white appeared in droves. In the white corner: cleanly cut tailored jackets, a white column shirtdress and mini-dresses with girly-looking flounces. Black saw a nice silk gown with exaggerated proportions in the arms and a fluttery 1970s vibe. Florals and decorative motifs — somewhat the signature for the Italian designer — were also a key feature but didn’t always hit the mark.