Alessandra Facchinetti is nothing if not true to the Gucci brand. Experimental egg-shaped skirts might be the new darlings of the catwalk, but the core elements of a successful Gucci collection are sexy trousers and fabulous high heels.

Both were on the catwalk yesterday: long, slim, straight trousers with a subtle sheen, and crocodile stiletto boots. High-collared jackets elongated the silhouette even further. Skirts were pencil slim, with a daringly high back split. Moody, after-dark blues - from an oily peacock to deepest inky midnight - gave a rock and roll edge to day wear, while evening wear centred around red-carpet-friendly metallics.