While up-and-coming brands went maximalist with couture-like silhouettes, established names kept it classy and restrained with just a dash of flamboyancy.

The designer, the lifetime companion of Hubert de Givenchy, plied a discreet chic hinged on daywear.

Online sales climbed 62 percent at Valentino and mainland China retail sales rose 44 percent in 2020, but the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic drove total revenues down 28 percent.

The making of the brand’s spring 2021 couture collection was filmed and fed into AI technology resulting in an artistic video in a collaboration with Robert Del Naja and Mario Klingemann.

The British period drama is yet again influencing fashion trends this spring.

See photos of spring 2021 couture looks that give a nod to “Bridgerton” fashion.

See all the looks from the couture collection.

See all the looks from the couture collection.

See all the looks from the collection.

Sofia Crociani showed a collection inspired by spiders, bees and art.

See all the looks from the collection.

See all the looks from the collection.

See all the looks from the collection.

See all the looks from the couture collection.

See all the looks from the couture collection.