London fashion week: day two

Paul Smith kicks off day two at London fashion week with the ultimate statement in desert chic Photograph: Zac Hussein/PA

Then Sir Paul delivers another movie moment with a jaunty monochrome frock coat Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Paul Smith takes a bow, towered over by the models on platforms Photograph: Zac Hussein/PA

Marios Schwab's models sport several tied-up styles, this one actually quite wearable Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Marios Schwab knows we love a good white jumpsuit teamed with a gold belt Photograph: Ray Tang/Rex Features

But this one? Looks like Joseph has lent his amazing technicolour dreamsuit for the occasion. Not sure, Mario! Photograph: Ray Tang/Rex Features

Jasper Conran's latest offering is this delightful pairing of frilly French knickers and a jacket - what a useful combination Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty

Another dreamy Conran number - this one's straight out of a courtly romance Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty

Julien Macdonald takes his turn, immediately departing from a slew of pastel minidresses. But you'd need to be brave to wear these all-in-one stripes - even Erin O'Connor looks bemused Photograph: Joel Ryan/AP

Another Out of Africa number from Julien Macdonald, with beautifully angular shoulders and nipped in waist for an elegant silhouette Photograph: Joel Ryan/AP

Launching into a series of shimmery ball dresses, here's a feathery take on Swan Lake from Julien Mcdonald Photograph: Joel Ryan/AP

Luella's models wear pink, orange and red ... er, check the clash-o-meter! Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty

Channel your inner royal - this sequins and pearls combo is the name of the game for John Rocha Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

Next comes John Rocha's perfect costume for a May ball, if you fancy yourself as a spring faerie-queen Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

Jaeger's collection will be a hit on the high street Photograph: Hugo Philpott/EPA

It's a punky look at Todd Lynn, with hot colours and urban styling Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Todd Lynn's feathered friend is top of the frocks Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

Todd Lynn: never mind the up-do, SS08 is all about the winged eyebrows! Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Can you fit a few more frills on your shoulder? Sexy and seductive does it at Temperley Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PA