Inspired by her recent travels to the Red Sea, Diane von Fursenberg presented a colourful and exotic collection.

The nomadic theme was evident as was eighties styling with animal prints, mainly leopard, fringing, pompoms and diamante added onto ever feminine tunics and dresses.

Skinny trousers are still on trend for next winter and can be worn under dresses. The designer, who is also president of the CFDA (the Council of Fashion Designers of America) brought a positive and happy feeling to fashion in New York this week and as she featured in the soundtrack Diana Ross was in the front row.