Summer fun is just around the corner

Brown Thomas held their bi-annual fashion show in the Grafton Street store yesterday morning, and the style industry's movers and shakers were out in force to see what's coming from the luxury department store for spring summer 2017. In addition to fashion's stalwarts namely Dior, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci, and Dries van Noten (pictured above), a number of new designers were showcased including Jacquemus, Magda Butrym and Zimmerman ( a favourite of Kate Middleton no less). Staggered hemlines continue as a key trend as you can see from the below Magda Butrym beauty. Although the bell sleeve is big news right now, cold-shoulders are still in and this is such a chic take on a standard LBD. I'm a huge Zimmerfan fan and you'll probably be able to tell why from looking at the below ruffled minidress. The pleated detail, gold floral embellishment, intricate cut-outs... it's an actual masterpiece featuring "vintage lacing techniques" and I'm in love.

New label @zimmermann features vintage lacing techniques on light chiffon to create soft, romantic silhouettes #BTSS17

A photo posted by Brown Thomas (@officialbrownthomas) on Jan 18, 2017 at 4:05am PST

I have to give a nod to Gucci too because well, Gucci is Gucci, and the brand's creative director Alessandro Michele has taken a 'done' theme like florals and brought them bang up to date.

This season, florals are groundbreaking ?✌? @brownthomas #BTSS17 pic.twitter.com/Tc4OTnA8lw

— Cathy Donohue (@cathy_donohue) January 17, 2017

Finally, take a look at this bridal-esque design, the 'Genesis' gown designed by Toni Maticevski, which evokes drama and mystery and had everyone in the audience craning their necks to get a good look at such a show-stopping piece.

One of the very first looks from the @officialbrownthomas Spring Summer show (??- esque) #BTSS17

A photo posted by Her.ie (@herdotie) on Jan 17, 2017 at 1:37am PST