It's the trend that dared to bare and won. Sheer fashion remains a statement to make in spring / summer 2012, and our guide takes you through all the looks, from the subtle to the sexual, from the monochromatic to the colourful. Read on to find out all you need to know.

The cloud of nostalgia floating over spring 2012 has swept golden hues into its mix, giving everything from flapper fashion to minimalism a metallic twist. This year gold doesn't have to be over-the-top glamorous or disco, though; it can be burnished and organic, flowing like liquid, bold or soft. After the break, a look at how to wear it and what colours to mix it with.

Open weaves, perforation, laser-cutting and mesh. In spring 2012, it's time to marry sheer fabrics and cutaways for a different look that can be either sporty or wholly luxurious, depending on your take. Read on for the full trend report after the break.

To compliment Rafael Cennamo's floor-grazing fairytale gowns, a textured, shambolic hairstyle was created capped off by mythical tiaras. This icy snow-Queen look can be worn down and messy or twisted up into a chignon. After the break we bring you the step by step how-to guide for both. Read on.

View all the catwalk photos of the Roberto Cavalli autumn (fall) / winter 2012 showing at Milan fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

It’s an age-old cliche: women gets back at man by publicly shunning him while looking insanely hot. Unoriginal it may be, but this fragrance campaign for Roberto Cavalli is like a guilty indulgence. Even when you know the cliche ending is nigh, it’s somehow pleasurable to watch. I blame the beauty of Elisa Sednaoui.

It’s always refreshing to see brands taking certain seasons to a sublime level. The Roberto Cavalli fall 2012 menswear show lends itself well to this fact; we have seen womenswear take on a level of androgyny and adopt a hint of a man’s tailoring touch so to speak. However, it's far rarer to see the same in reverse; the double printed suit trend? Check. The layering of various textures? Cavalli has done it. Man-capes? Yes sir! So when looking through the Cavalli men's collection, we see a cross over of trends and guess what? Men are actually pulling it off! Cobalt blue man-capes, and leather and wool combined knitwear is not just a thing for the fashion savvy lady but a look that is becoming apparent in a man’s wardrobe faster than you can say run roger rabbit.

Backed by enough animal print to turn even Roberto Cavalli’s head, Victoria Beckham covers the March 2012 edition of Numero Tokyo. You’ll find the full cover after the break.

View all the detailed photos of the Roberto Cavalli Autumn (Fall) / Winter 2012 men's showing at Milan fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.