Stripes, checks, black-and-white dots and graphic-patterned lace set the tone. Floral, animal and graffiti prints in pastel shades add the melody. The clean, clear lines of cropped jackets, brief blazers and severely cut coats are winners. Full skirts, light dresses, gathered details and sheer fabrics entice with their flowing contours with sophisticated patchwork effects and bold, bright mixtures.

Slate grey, gravel beige, rock, Navy blue and Army olive make a statement of elegance while keeping their distance. Sensuous closeness is the message communicated by the glowing shades of Andalusian mandarins amid their deep green foliage, the dazzling blue of the Caribbean and the nuanced hues of rose gardens in the South of France.