That Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the Akris spring 2014 show in Paris today tells you a lot about the label. Its boutiques do particularly well along the Croisette in Cannes and in neighbouring Monte Carlo, and it holds great allure for a certain, sophisticated type of European - the Akris-stocracy, if you will. With that in mind, designer Albert Kriemler presented a wardrobe fit for a beachy paradise - one that morphs into a swanky restaurant at night, of course.

His signature razor sharp cut was softened, in pleating and layers, and asymmetry on collarless and cocoon-like jackets in a palette of sandy neutrals. But it was there in fitted and cutaway cocktail dresses, as well as shaped knee-length skirts, split at the sides, and gowns with midriff-baring panels that could be covered with ingenious ties.

These came printed with graphics taken from nature, some of which were of photo quality and then degraded into more abstract designs. A synthesised sand honeycomb pattern adorned separates and was worked into a 3D texture in holographic foil embroidery, while granite swirls inspired the stripes on floatier chiffon dresses. These were rendered too in laser cut lattices: large on coats and smaller, more lace-like on skirts.
'Its a dream of fabrics and nature,' Kriemler explained. 'Moved forward through technology.'

It was an interesting blend of his ultra-modern outlook and more organic sources. And it won't half look natty down the Riviera's golden mile.

Click the gallery to view every look from the Akris spring 2014 collection