The show notes opened with the words “positively shining” and as the show commenced, out walked models in neon-hued lamb-skin coats. Not what one would expect, but that’s Anna Molinari for you. In fact, the word ‘unexpected’ sums up the entire Blumarine show fairly. As far as trend-spotting is concerned, it would be nearly impossible to put a finger on one dominant theme, although ‘shiny’ comes close enough. The show was a hodgepodge mix of neons, animal prints, metallics, gleaming PVCs and diamante embellishments.

The mood seemed to oscillate between 80s glam trash to 90s irreverent sexiness—albeit hints of Space age did come through occasionally. Fluid lines and clean shapes were punch-packed with cut-out details and infused with a smattering of sequins and studs that screamed out loud and proud. Puffed-vests and ski-jackets looked rather urbane and discreet in comparison and the evening wear, even more so. Between a chock-full of mirror-finishes and 3D textures hovered exclamatory words blaring “jolie” and “wow” straight off the runway. Make no mistakes; Molinari’s winter is all about audacity.

The play of textures was certainly interesting to watch as jerseys, knits and cashmere mingled with rubber, nylon, Plexiglass and Perspex. Skinny jeans went under treatment and emerged glinting in blue, pink and silver tones while t-shirts added on a whole new facet of fun to themselves with funny-mirror prints. Unadorned black dresses with avant-garde cut-outs and slits looked a little out of place in the sea of gloss and gleam but fit right in with the futuristic premise that the show  had going on.

While the signature leopard print appeared in the form of coats, jackets, trousers, what have you; it was the trench coat that was a clear winner throughout the show. Manifesting in gleaming python, patent leather, opalescent greys and liquid-looking metallic, this classic piece would definitely be big come fall.