Forest greens, smoky browns, crushed damson depicted an autumnal mood; offset with flashes of spiky thorn-like jewellery and huge gem-covered necklaces, or the glint of gold buckles on the newly launched Lowry bags.

Painterly effects and handcraft details were indeed evident - real feathers were individually painted with an iridescent sheen, while leather versions were laser-cut and tiered to give a degradé effect on coats.

The eponymous Burberry coat next season comes in a roomier silhouette with balloon sleeves and cocooning shape. There were mannish looks with roomy cuts - worn unbelted and irreverent - as well as more feminine fit-and-flare shapes that were tiered or crafted in smocked velvet.