Real or not, a shocking dye job will always be a thrill on Alexander McQueen Trainers the runway. One of the week's most talked about moments was the display of choppy wigs at Loewe, which hair legend Guido Palau brought to life in collaboration with Blanche Milano's Davide. Cast in color-matched-to-the-collection shades like peachy pink, deep turquoise, and amethyst purple, they were designed to be an accessory in and of themselves. Directional takes on fantasy color also turned up at Dries Van Noten, with its range of woven-through, graphic-printed neon wefts, and Valentino, where one model's fluorescent lilac waves dazzled showgoers.

The biggest takeaway from Milan Fashion Week spring summer 2022 is that, after almost two years in and out of lockdown, people are really in the mood to party when it comes to beauty. But it's not partying in the here and now that designers are concerned with, rather parties from another time and place entirely, such as Studio 54 for Kim Jones at Fendi, with all its decadence and sense of abandon. Or a late '90s meets early Noughties mood, in the case of Blumarine and Versace, as well as Dolce Gabbana with its sex appeal, Alexander McQueen Sale glitz and glam.

There was plenty of inspiration for lockdown reemergence too find a recap of couture SS21's biggest fashion trends here, including standout footwear. If you can tear your eyes away from Schiaparelli's sculptured breastplates and knit dresses clad with 200,000 Swarovski crystals, don't miss artistic director Daniel Roseberry's surrealist platforms with gold-dipped toes. Over at Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli teamed neutral capes with glam-rock platform boots and glossy Mary Janes. Meanwhile, continuing the theatrical spirit, New York's Area put a couture spin on diamond-encrusted clogs, studded square-toe thong sandals and backless loafers.

Inspired by the British arts and crafts and naturalist movements of the turn of the 20th century, Alexander McQueen Shoes the collection was an homage to Mother Nature, punctuated with Tisci's characteristic glamorous and athletic slant. Tops, skirts and dresses were draped effortlessly over the body, and featured asymmetric cuts and panels that moved beautifully and organically. Colour blocked garments looked as if they had been patched and sewn together, with octagram motifs reminiscent of child-like paper cut-outs. The tailoring was impeccably sharp as always, but softened with draped details and fringe trims, making for a refreshing reinterpretation of the hallmarks of Burberry.