Welcome to a very hot and sunny Florence for the numero 73 edition of Pitti Bimbo, which opened this morning with the SS12 Simonetta catwalk presentation. The two prominent themes for this morning's show were the ballet and prints.Ballet introduced

The sundress was a big trend at Pitti this season – and Monnalisa was a key player, with the demure Fifties look its prominent theme. Sundresses had a prom feel, decorated with check trims, tassels and large floral prints. Embellishments were

FOR ELSY, IT initially seemed that it was going to be the summer of love. Their catwalk is branded with ‘Elsy’ spelt  in flowers. This theme is certainly extended to some of the collection, particularly a dreamy prairie-style summer dress and top

CALVIN KLEIN TOOK on sportswear for Spring/Summer ’10, presenting a vibrant collection punctuated with pastel colours. Yellow features prominently on jersey summer dresses and skirts, while a variety of blues decorate the boys’ summer staples

BILLIONAIRE JUNIOR'S RUNWAY is impressively designed like a ship: a large sail sits behind a steering wheel, with the brand’s name emblazoned upon it in gold lettering. What follows is an array of sports-themed outfits ­- plaid shorts, polo shirts

of the featured clothing. Already on our wish list of must-haves is this dashing leather bomber jacket, the rather cool aviator shades and this beautiful trench coat. Recently launched at this summer's Pitti Bimbo is Florence, Gucci's children's collection

The Nineties trend for minimalist chic that has enjoyed a resounding revival on the adult catwalks crept in at Pitti Bimbo, too. Runways were awash with white on whites and jackets layered over tops, as seen at Calvin Klein. Neutral greys were also one