FT Series Womenswear Spring/Summer 2020 shows Our guide to the best of the new season’s collections © Jason Lloyd-Evans Mary Katrantzou shows a Greek Epic at the Temple of PoseidonPhilosophy and myths, for next spring/summer the designer turned to the ancients for inspiration Louis Vuitton goes back to a golden ageDesigner Nicolas Ghesquière puts a modern twist on the Belle Époque A truly sweet symphony at Alexander McQueenDesigner Sarah Burton delivered romance, craft and drama in a standout show Valentino puts twist on the white shirt while Givenchy does denimParis designers upgrade wardrobe staples while Stella McCartney offers a sustainable collection Chanel goes up on the roof for Paris showThe french luxury brand built its own cityscape to unveil youthful collection A job well done: Hermes and Balenciaga reference uniforms in ParisThe French luxury houses put radically different twists on workwear for spring/summer 2020 More from this Series Hedi Slimane’s Celine is a one-stop shopFrom coats to cocktail wear, the designer has a flair for merchandising Loewe offers poetry in motion at Paris Fashion WeekJonathan Anderson makes the combination of craft and concept his own Dries Van Noten collaborates with Christian Lacroix at Paris Fashion Week — and it’s magicThe striking collection from two of fashion’s greats is a rare treat Step into the Dior gardenDesigner Maria Grazia Chiuri discovers the power of flowers Saint Laurent sparkles at Paris Fashion WeekDesigner Anthony Vaccarello delivered an unapologetically sexy show In Milan, Gucci gives us its maddest moment yetFrom straitjackets and travelators at Gucci to Missoni swimwear — the end of Milan took us to new destinations What do Versace, J Lo and Google have in common?The singer modelled an updated version of the dress that changed internet searches forever MaxMara imagines a female BondThe Italian luxury house offers military details while Jil Sander goes for simplicity and earthy tones Fendi and M Missoni offer feel good clothesFrom a show on a tram to a catwalk sunrise, colour and pattern prevail for next summer Bottega Veneta is making modern must-havesDesigner Daniel Lee freshens up the Italian heritage house Prada banks on a commercial collection for SS20At Milan Fashion Week, Miuccia Prada championed sellable clothes and the power of personal style London champions wearable fashionBritish designers offer their own version of sustainability, with clothes that have enduring appeal Riccardo Tisci finds the streetwear sweet spot at BurberryCrystal caps and traditional trenches: Burberry has everyone covered London Fashion Week part 3: the highlightsFrom sexy ecology to communist muses, Mondays shows were full of surprises London Fashion Week part 2: the highlightsFrom crockery-inspired dresses to a bright red maze, designers offered a visual feast Victoria Beckham’s brand just got brighterThe star designer’s colourful collection coincided with her new beauty launch London Fashion Week part 1: the highlightsFrom iPad-inspired headwear to gigantic tulle dresses, the shows are off to a strong start Optimism permeated the catwalks in New YorkTimeless designs vied with transient appeal but designers found common ground Michael Kors sells all-American dream at his New York showA trip to Ellis Island produced his most patriotic collection yet Rihanna raises the bar with her latest Savage x Fenty showOptimism — whether supercharged or subtle — is everywhere on New York’s runways The Row and Tom Ford deliver modern luxuryFrom beautiful simplicity to ultra-sexy, two very different brands play to their strengths Why is everyone dancing at New York Fashion Week?Dance floors are the new catwalks
