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In a round-up of recent world fashions, we bring you the best of designerwear seen on catwalks from New York to Monaco.
Oscar de la Renta, Versace, Reem Acra...several high-end brands have launched their latest offerings at fashion events held across the world in the past month.
From the sexy and glamorous to the downright bizarre, we bring you their latest trends and offerings in the following pages, so take a look.
We start off with a glimpse of Dior's Cruise Collection 2014, which was showcased this past weekend in Monaco.
This resort dress was among the more eye-catching creations, with its delicate floral and pastel panels and dangerously low neckline standing out on the ramp.
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We then move onto New York City, where luxury brand Versace showcased the latest products from their diffusion line Versus.
This slashed-to-the-hip canary yellow and black lace number is certainly not for the faint-hearted!
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The new Versus garments are certainly targeting a younger, bolder consumer, given the flesh-flashing cuts -- check out this mesh-detailed mini and fur-trimmed crop top.
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This teal-blue and grey slit cocktail is the work of Thai designer Chatree Maneerat, and was seen at the Audi Star Creation Runway Showdown held in Singapore last week.
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French fashion house Chanel's Cruise 2013/14 Collection was also displayed at a showing in Singapore this month, and consisted of clothing for every occasion, ranging from a day at the beach to a posh do.
On the casual side of things, we see a cute striped mini in black and white with pale pink accents.
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On a more formal note, this ethereal black sequin and tulle affair took everyone's breath away.
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The focus was less on wearability and more on creativity when it came to outfits displayed at 'The Walk' at Millenium Park, organised by the School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago.
Take for instance this fading purple ensemble, complete with hood and dramatic ruched appliques for effect.
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This quirky yellow gown and matching umbrella-like hat are the work of iconic Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, who held a showing titled 'Cutting Age' in Berlin last month.
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Travelling back to New York, we come to the 114th annual Pratt Institute fashion show, which saw a host of designers participate.
Futuristic and flaunting plenty of front and side cleavage, this jumpsuit and dramatic cape are the work of Debra Lin.
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A ruffled reverie if ever there was one! This statement-making halter was one of many creations on the catwalk at a showing organised by the Tianjin Polytechnic University School of Art and Clothing on the second day of China Graduate Fashion Week in Beijing.
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Also from Day One of China Graduate Fashion Week is this curious black harem pants-meet-Chinese lantern creation.
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Bridal showings were big in New York last month, with several huge wedding couturiers releasing their latest looks. This gorgeous fishtail lace affair is from Oscar de la Renta.
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Not to be outdone in the bridal department, designer Reem Acra also showcased some stunning white dresses in NY, including some less traditional ones like this short embroidered tulle beauty.
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Finally we come to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, which was all about summer looks. This trendy digital print maillot is from brand We Are Handsome.
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As for this fabulous metallic mini, also seen at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, it's from Sass & Bide.