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'Sophisticated and essential': Gucci's Spring and Summer 2013 collection featured bold shades

Romantic looks: Some of the delicate prints were reminiscent of Japanese floral wallpaper and the bell sleeves of a simple cocktail sheath   underlined the couture feel of the collection

Milan designers are offering more romantic looks rather than their trademark slinky and sexy. Long and loose pants were paired with ample tunic tops while voluminous long skirts offered a nice sweep'

Diaphanous and dainty: The Alberta Ferretti catwalk show featured beautiful gowns of various colours, from pearly white to sea green and Mediterranean blue"

Bold: Mila Schoen's collection included vibrant pink colours"

After New York and London, it's Milan's turn to have a say as to how women will dress for the spring-summer 2013.
If the first day of previews was any indication, next summer will feature a lot of bold colour and patterns.
While the more structured, usually daytime, looks were in heavier fabrics, evening or playtime came in airier, diaphanous materials like chiffon and tulle.