Of the collection's few more difficult-to-wear pieces was a pair of widely cut calf-length trousers with suspender braces that echoed a masculine workwear aesthetic.

Fausto Puglisi also loves to clobber you with a reference - this time plenty of Greco-Roman gubbins, with drapey toga dresses, shell embroideries, intarsia knits of beefy gods tussling with mere mortals, the way his mere mortal models tussled with those clingy jersey skirts.The rigorous shapes and subtle metal details further enhance the signature features of the brand both on traditional icon bags such as the Margaux, the JBag and the Ali and on new models epitomising the most significant elements of Max Mara must-have bags.The materials used in the collection include calfskin, together with brushed calfskin, lizard print and canvas.The pastel colours alternate with stronger shades that look best on glossier leather.The Spring Summer 2014 Accessories Collection follows the trends of Max Mara clothing, while maintaining its own distinct, independent personality.