Happy colour clashes in cartoon brights peppered the collection. The 'stripe strips' on jackets were a common detail and will no doubt unpin if it's a statement too far Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage
There was a strong 70s aesthetic to the collection with its clashing colours – plum, mustard, pink, parsley green – motif prints (one featuring Puss in Boots) and silhouette. A trainer collaboration with Adidas (available from July 2013) kept things contemporary Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage
Hero knitwear was key. This navy and Pepto-Bismol-pink striped polo neck was our favourite Photograph: PR
Raf delivered a multi-faceted collection. Yes, the wing collars and tank tops grab headlines, but there were understated black coats and trousers that snubbed the current ankle-flashing trend, too. Style note - looks like rucksacks should be carried under your arm and not on your back (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage) Photograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage
To balance the bare legs there were quilted puffa jackets and roomy overcoats both with contrasting collars in bright primary colours Photograph: PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images
Traditional Fair Isle knits were shown in mohair for the Carven twist, which and also applied to a briefcase that turned officewear on its head Photograph: PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images
Cropped trousers proved a strong trend in Milan. In Paris, Carven took this to new heights - mid calf to be exact. Teamed with tailored jackets they riffed on a traditional business suit, the Carven guy may work in an office, but he is not a 9-5 conformist Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images Europe
Checks are big for next winter and that includes plaid. Black Watch tartan segued nicely into Prince of Wales check and magnified houndstooth, giving the collection a distinctly British flavour. We also loved the leather folio clutches, especially the camo print and flash of red versions Photograph: PR
The 60s is bubbling under the surface as the decade of reference for many designers. Swinging 60s Brit cool was clear here in the Michael Caine frames, the neat silhouette and Chelsea boots Photograph: PR
The cape trend shows no sign of dying in Paris. Valentino designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, showed three styles in total. They opened the show with a sculpted black wool and leather panel cape that was sharp but not costumey Photograph: PR
