FT SeriesWomenswear Spring/Summer 2020 showsOur guide to the best of the new season’s collections© Jason Lloyd-EvansMary Katrantzou shows a Greek Epic at the Temple of PoseidonPhilosophy and myths, for next spring/summer the designer turned to the ancients for inspirationLouis Vuitton goes back to a golden ageDesigner Nicolas Ghesquière puts a modern twist on the Belle ÉpoqueA truly sweet symphony at Alexander McQueenDesigner Sarah Burton delivered romance, craft and drama in a standout showValentino puts couture twist on the white shirt while Givenchy does designer denimParis designers upgrade wardrobe staples while Stella McCartney offers a sustainable collectionChanel goes up on the roof for Paris showThe french luxury brand built its own cityscape to unveil youthful collectionA job well done: Hermes and Balenciaga reference uniforms in ParisThe French luxury houses put radically different twists on workwear for spring/summer 2020More from this SeriesHedi Slimane’s Celine is a one-stop shopFrom coats to cocktail wear, the designer has a flair for merchandisingLoewe offers poetry in motion at Paris Fashion WeekJonathan Anderson makes the combination of craft and concept his ownDries 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 treatStep into the Dior gardenDesigner Maria Grazia Chiuri discovers the power of flowersSaint Laurent sparkles at Paris Fashion WeekDesigner Anthony Vaccarello delivered an unapologetically sexy showIn Milan, Gucci gives us its maddest moment yetFrom straitjackets and travelators at Gucci to Missoni swimwear — the end of Milan took us to new destinationsWhat do Versace, J Lo and Google have in common?The singer modelled an updated version of the dress that changed internet searches foreverMaxMara imagines a female BondThe Italian luxury house offers military details while Jil Sander goes for simplicity and earthy tonesFendi and M Missoni offer feel good clothesFrom a show on a tram to a catwalk sunrise, colour and pattern prevail for next summerBottega Veneta is making modern must-havesDesigner Daniel Lee freshens up the Italian heritage housePrada banks on a commercial collection for SS20At Milan Fashion Week, Miuccia Prada championed sellable clothes and the power of personal styleLondon champions wearable fashionBritish designers offer their own version of sustainability, with clothes that have enduring appealRiccardo Tisci finds the streetwear sweet spot at BurberryCrystal caps and traditional trenches: Burberry has everyone coveredBest of London Fashion Week part 3: From Christopher Kane to ErdemFrom sexy ecology to communist muses, Mondays shows were full of surprisesBest of London Fashion Week part 2: From Simone Rocha to ChalayanFrom crockery-inspired dresses to a bright red maze, designers offered a visual feastVictoria Beckham’s brand just got brighterThe star designer’s colourful collection coincided with her new beauty launchBest of London Fashion Week part 1: From Molly Goddard to Matty BovanFrom iPad-inspired headwear to gigantic tulle dresses, the shows are off to a strong startNew York Fashion Week best moments: Optimism permeated the catwalksTimeless designs vied with transient appeal but designers found common groundMichael Kors sells all-American dream at his New York showA trip to Ellis Island produced his most patriotic collection yetRihanna raises the bar with her latest Savage x Fenty showOptimism — whether supercharged or subtle — is everywhere on New York’s runwaysThe Row and Tom Ford deliver modern luxuryFrom beautiful simplicity to ultra-sexy, two very different brands play to their strengthsWhy is everyone dancing at New York Fashion Week?Dance floors are the new catwalks
