Louis Vuitton Damier Cobalt Collection

From the runway directly to you: the Louis Vuitton Damier Cobalt Collection seen at the Men's Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Fashion Show.

Burberry Prorsum Resort 2013 Collection

Yes, it rains in the U.K., and as everyone around the globe knows, Burberry’s exponentially increasing fortunes spring from Christopher Bailey’s manipulation of trench-coat iconography. 

So it’s hard to criticize a formula that is clearly successful, absolutely recognizable, and unwavering in its continuity. Bailey tagged his resort collection “sensual strictness,” but compared to other pre-collections, there’s actually more of a casual air about the reworkings of house tailoring, like his taupe-and-ivory seersucker pantsuit, paper-bag–waisted trousers coordinated with “Prorsum” print T-shirts, knits with swooped necklines, and the house’s signature shrunken motorcycle jackets. At the young end, there are cute printed shorts (actually boxers, adapted from the men’s collection) and at the slightly more mature end, pencil skirts. The trench, though, gets its moment of glory moment, upgraded to a light gold lamé.

Ermenegildo Zegna SS 2012

In contrast to recent seasons, where Ermenegildo Zegna's collections have referenced China and India, a nod to those markets' current importance, this Spring 2012, the brand's designers set out to evoke a different setting, one that overworked executives from all over the world can presumably all relate to: a beachside paradise. "Shining silk passion" was how they called it!

Valentino Menswear A/W Collection 2012/2013

Valentino got the menswear shows underway - not in Milan but at Florence's Pitti Uomo - as it presented its menswear collection via a catwalk show for the first time since the man himself retired. The label's creative directors, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, revealed this season's collection was inspired by "the world of couture". 

Beckham Bodywear Collection for H&M

David Beckham has unveiled his new bodywear collection for the first time and has unsurprisingly stayed close to home when picking a model for his debut H&M collection. Sporting the collection's vests and briefs, the footballer showcases his first independent foray into design - from the collection which also features T-shirts, pyjamas and long johns. 

Versace for H&M Menswear Collection

The outlook for the High Street just got a little brighter: following a triumphant return to form for the Italian house at Milan Fashion Week, the long-awaited Versace for H&M collection has finally been revealed in its full Technicolor glory. As promised, Donatella Versace has raided the archives to produce a veritable greatest hits and, as expected, it's not for the faint of heart - but at these prices, you can be bold. The range drops on 17 November in stores and online, with a pre-spring collection following on 19 January. Extravagance has never been so affordable.