For SS22, blouses, shirts, lightweight knits and tops were anything but ordinary with the best featuring flattering, interesting necklines. Chanel showed us frilled Pierrot-style collars on silk georgette blouses. At Valentino, romantic Victorian-inspired necklines were proffered with equally beautiful sleeves and delicate ruffled trims, to wear under a chic blazer or tucked into jeans.

L-R: Jil Sander, Fendi, Givenchy

Jil Sander showed artful scarf collars in luxe neutrals paired with suits. We also spotted glamorous origami-like folded necklines in unexpected slinky fabrics at Fendi, for a night out on the town. As restrictions lift, so too do our sartorial spirits.

Shop the trend below …

Print Yoshi blouse, Isabel Marant Étoile, €290, at Brown Thomas.

Floral print ruffled tulle blouse, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini, €302; www.net-a-porter.com.

Check seersucker blouse, Ganni, €195, at Brown Thomas.

Navy cotton quilted-heart blouse, Sea, €295; www.matchesfashion.com.

White cotton Encork blouse, Envii, €65; www.zalando.ie.