THERE were water-coloured prints, soft fringe scarves, tailored dresses with an ease of femininity, in addition to the ubiquitous velvet at Armani’s Fall/Winter 2015 presentations.

The 80-year-old fashion icon also unveiled a new trouser silhouette that on top resembled a sweeping skirt in the shape of a pair of tulip petals, then melded seamlessly into a tight-fitting pant-leg. They were paired with pretty swing coats, some decorated crystals, or a sloping, high-collar sweater that had the effect of a contemporary casual poncho. A velvet evening version working a skirt into the trouser was paired with tops of swirling chiffon or cropped jackets, while pants with a cummerbund waistline highlighted the crystal-dotted bustier. The looks were complemented by shimmery, but not metallic, long-fringe shawls. For Armani, the black evening pant is the season’s must-have. But when the occasion calls for a dress, there were long, printed slip dresses with a diagonal band of black velvet sloping down to the hem and eye-catching strapless chiffon dresses in red or cotton-candy pink with ruffled detailing at the bodice.