Get arty as well as sporty. Think graphic messages with plenty of prints and combinations of ethnic and geometric patterns.

For accessories, take a homespun approach with basket-weave embroidery like those on Bottega Veneta’s bags.

Dries Van Noten and Anna Sui went whimsical with chunky craft inspired jewellery.

Designer Antonio Marras took Kenzo (photo 1) on a Middle Eastern excursion with ethnic-inspired patterns, striped drop-crotch pants and baggy shirts cinched with wide belts.

Another label taking the ethnic route was Dries Van Noten (photo 2).

The Belgian designer’s knack for eclectic, decorative pieces was on full display with wrapped dresses and sarong skirts in Asian prints and embroideries.

Quirky Italian label Marni (photo 3) opted for hippy chic.

Dishevelled hair, oversized wooden earrings, printed headscarves and the label’s pyjama languor made for tempting summer ensembles.

American designer Phillip Lim (photo 4) played with primitive collages.

An iridescent top was artfully decorated with sequins in a random composition and paired with a colour-blocked skirt and chunky gold floral necklace.

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.