Last spring, florals took the form of digital prints, while this season they appeared as appliqués, specifically at Prada. At Valentino, the motif was in full bloom — a gown appeared to be constructed from interlocking white flowers, with burned out patterns resembling dandelion puffs printed on it. At a glance, this could be any other lovely dress, but click on the image to zoom in on the complexities of its craftsmanship.

See the complete Valentino spring 2013 collection here.