Giorgio Armani SS14: Under the Sea

Giorgio Armani conjured up and underwater love affair for SS14, with models wafting not walking down the shimmering catwalk, in light-as-air shrouds of chiffon that gave them the impression of deep sea jellyfish - quite a compelling effect. The colour palette was of the deep: gleaming silver trouser suits, softly tailored separates in 'majorelle' blue, and silk tunics bursting with anemones and corals. The eveningwear section of the show sparkled wildly - floral dresses encrusted with beads or detailed with metallic thread, the perfect way to cast light on the pale aqueous colours. With plexiglass heels and extravagant headdresses, the whole effect was sufficiently hypnotic for one of Milan's most important shows.