Caped dresses are a surefire means of adding a dash of the outré to pretty much any ensemble. Flexible to the extreme, aptly chosen, they can enhance and accentuate your silhouette, as these avant-garde examples clearly demonstrate.

Whether a cut-out gown from Givenchy or an artfully nipped-at-the-hip number from Fendi, for those who dare to bare, a judiciously selected cut-out dress is the ultimate in ostentatious audacity…

Putting a natty new spin on knitwear, this season’s haute heroes were, more often than not, nifty netted numbers. Alluringly see-through but firmly fashionable, these are a must-have for any fastidious fashionista’s wardrobe.

Shiny sequined gowns, studded silver coats, shimmering summer dresses… Channel your inner disco diva this season with these dazzling, dancefloor-friendly designs…

Although blacks, greys and dark blues have traditionally dominated men’s suitwear, the latest creations from the world’s leading fashion brands have added a welcome splash of colour, whether in the form of Versace’s all-pink outfit or Salvatore Ferragamo’s stylishly green guy garments.