Catwalk contrasts

Shining lights and embroidery at the Sinha-Stanic show. The German/Croatian/ Indian/ English duo describe their designs as "rockabilly couture". Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty

Metallic patterns on an otherwise minimal trouser suit at Sinha-Stanic Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty

Bleeding colours - or "ombre" as the fashion world prefers to call it - on a simple shift dress, again at Sinha-Stanic Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty

That rockabilly couture look, complete with pixellated band Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty

Distressed trousers and a formal shirt makes for an interesting combination from MeadhamKirchoff. The duo cite their current inspiration as “Scars, natural disasters and serial killers.” Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Lace featured in many of MeadhamKirchoff's pieces Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Continuing the lace theme. Though no sign of scars or serial killers. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Peter Pilotto's much-anticipated collection featured muted tones... Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

...and bright contrasting colours, here paired with chintzy shorts Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

There were also pleated shoulder details Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

And eye-poppingly bright colours providing contrast Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA