The show opened with “I Say a Little Prayer for You” and a whole slew of romantic songs served as a backdrop for the opening dress – a strapless structured satin black-and-white mini dress, signifying a regal and straightforward yet elevated look.

Gordon’s signature Herrera aesthetic was on display in a yellow tulle dress with a tiered skirt that bounced as the model strutted down the ballroom. Another look that brought drama and intrigue was yet again a tiered black-and-white tulle dress – some of the nylon tulle covered the model’s face, giving mystery to the look.

“I wanted to develop pieces that were emotional – fabrics that you wanted to touch and really challenge the mills that we work with to come up with something extraordinary,” Gordon said.

Gordon delivered a multitude of looks that ranged from embroidered hot-pink mini dresses to oversized colour-blocked dresses with big peplums and chunky belts. The line also featured a plethora of floral and striped printed dresses – all playing with neckline silhouettes, sleeves and length.

The brightness of the colours in the show really was necessary to put the joy back into the world, Gordon said. The brand just recently pledged that it would match all donations given to the Red Cross through its Heart for Hope programme until next week to aid in the aftermath of the earthquake that recently devastated Turkey and Syria.

“Even though we’ve been made numb almost by seeing a bombardment of just horrible things over the past decade, these are just beyond belief – so heartbreaking,” Gordon said. “It’s a moment that all of us around the world need to come together to do whatever we can to help.”