The detail and skill incorporated in everything from the hand carved, laser cut shoes at both Sergio Rossi and Jimmy Choo, to the miniscule beading sewn by hand over the scarf prints at D&G is all produced in Italy. I'm starting to think tiny elves do exist Photograph: PR
Unusual finishes, textures and three-dimensional surfaces, bursts of colour, like this blood red, Irish green and burnt orange dress - Tomas Maier at Bottega Veneta knows how to wow the fashion crowd Photograph: Jo Jones
It's no longer cool to pose on one's own. (L-R) Jefferson hack with Carine Roitfeld, models at Emporio Armani's Show, Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo Photograph: Jo Jones
...and the Oscar for best finale goes to Dolce & Gabbana, whose dazzling Fairground show set felt like Vegas by night Photograph: Jo Jones
Simply exquisite - from the ladylike, pretty, minimalist shapes cut in Paisley by way of the Pablo Picasso pattern knit to the finale. If a Jil Sander woman was to marry how would her wedding dress look? Pretty sensational, I think Photograph: Jo Jones
If the Villa Necchi venue wasn't enough of a treat, Tod's paid tribute to Diana Vreeland with an exclusive selection of photos taken from the book Diana Vreeland: The Eye has to Travel by Lisa Immordino Vreeland. It has inspired a new wardrobe! Photograph: Jo Jones
Consuelo Castiglioni created a collection of clean purist shapes with an elegant couture feel. This made for a desirable and chicly ladylike Spring/Summer wardrobe for Marni's loyal customers for next season Photograph: Jo Jones
Having lost rights to his own name, Alessandro Dell'Acqua created the label No 21 and we think the collection is full of wardrobe must haves for next season. I have already written my shopping list! Photograph: Jo Jones
While standing in the garden at the Bulgari jewellery cocktail party a gymnast appeared in a nude cat-suit, completely jewel free and performed this routine - did I miss something? Photograph: Jo Jones
Women and cars, the collection that Miuccia described as 'sweet' had more than a nod to the 50s and the famous Marilyn dress. The car print raced throughout the collection with details such as the clasps on the bags resembling car bumpers. Only Miuccia Prada could pull this off with such elegance Photograph: Jo Jones
