Marc by Marc Jacobs and Vera Wang at New York fashion week

Cutout was Max Azria's watchword - it looked like a wildcat had walked in glitter paint and then gone on a rampage through the dresses Photograph: Richard Drew/AP

Then there were delicate ribbon cage-like structures, worn over or under simple jersey dresses Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Much like Marc Jacobs's show on Monday, there were more frills at Badgley Mischka Photograph: Stuart Ramson/AP

We weren't too sure about the white lace and stripes combination - it smacked of a Meat Loaf video (but probably showed less flesh) Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG

At Vera Wang, the models were somehow induced to vomit jewelled spiderwebs Photograph: Richard Drew/AP

The aesthetic was very 80s rock'n'roll, with black lace aplenty Photograph: Brad Barket/Getty Images

The outfits had a gothic charm, although occasionally it did feel a little like we were looking at a collection from All Saints Photograph: Brad Barket/Getty Images

Brian Reyes's show was heavily into psychology - at least, that's what we assumed from the Rorschach inkblot prints Photograph: Kristian Dowling/Getty Images for IMG

Marc by Marc Jacobs brought a touch of colour to proceedings Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

The collection screamed 'fun', with bold and bright patterns ranging from checks to stripes to polka dots. The models looked like Christmas presents, all topped off with a bright bow Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP

Like Max Azria, Dennis Basso also featured cutout clothing, such as this gold snakeskin jacket Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images

We can handle cutouts, but we're hoping satin suits don't make it on to the high street next year ... Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

It's always good to know that we can recycle our Christmas trimmings, though Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images

The Willow show reminded us of a cross between Balenciaga and Balmain Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG

Narciso Rodriguez's models wore graphic-print dresses Photograph: Peter Foley/EPA