Herrera presented her spring collection and there was a long wait for A-lister Renee Zellweger, yet the air - as well as the runway - was filled with feelings of civility, sophistication and luxury.

Herrera consistently plays the chic, well-heeled woman who has little interest in trends, yet the lovely dresses with organza overlays or delicate ruffles fully played into the casual elegance that has been a strong theme during the first half of the new season's style previews.