Femininity rules this spring as designers experiment with pleats, bringing to mind the work of French couturier Madame Gres. Instead of bulky silhouettes, the look is soft and streamlined, thanks to sheer fabric and precise knife-edge pleats. Miuccia Prada has pleated skirts, while other top trends include long, flowing dresses as spotted at Chloe, BCBG and Donna Karan. At Lanvin, Alber Elbaz's Grecian-inspired sheer pleated dresses are both sexy and feminine. Make the look modern by opting for shorter styles in bold colours, such as red and blue. Accessories such as thin belts and chunky jewellery add a contemporary edge.
Dress up for the evening with this fringe gold bag (HK$55,000) from Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, which adds an exotic touch.
Bold, gold jewellery completes the look. Try intricate woven styles such as the My Dior 18K gold ring (HK$23,000) or the Lacy earrings made from lace embossed metal (HK$2,990) from Yves Saint Laurent.
Choose flats instead of heels, which can make too much of a statement. Go for strappy sandals in metallic or nude shades, such as the Rouleaux Selyna sandals (HK$4,690) from Bally - they will match any colour.