Stella McCartney presented Spring/Summer 2014 during Paris Fashion Week

“The collection is very much a celebration of summer, of the Stella woman" Stella McCartney told after her show - and, while it's not new to see her make a statement about female empowerment, the show felt like an energetic ode to femininity, more romantic than we're used to from her, but still modern. Opened by Miranda Kerr and boasting a fabulous line-up including Cara Delevingne and Joan Smalls, it was gloriously light, with a finale of two-tone lingerie lace dresses underlining the point.

"I wanted to take a really honest approach” said Stella.

Warm peach and sienna, navy and cream prevented the feminine from being remotely girlish, while the shapes were simple - the A-line skirt reappeared in a shimmering silver daisy print that came back later as a red tunic dress on Edie Campbell - and softly tailored silk T-shirts over full skirts that fell to high on the calf made this a collection that had commercial success written all over it.

Her models are definitely on board: "No matter what you wear from Stella - whether it's a dress or a tracksuit - you feel a sense of elegance without having to try". said Cara. "I want to take it all home with me", added Miranda Kerr. "It's all so chic, but it's always really wearable."

Photos: fashionising.com