Lurex

We have fallen head-over-heels for the figure-hugging fit and glittery Lurex fabric.

Even her medal references — gold, silver and bronze metallic jersey and Lurex gowns swathed and tacked around the body, like the memory of a sash — which could easily have come across as hokey instead had a seductive ease.

This retro mini is crafted from a glittery, eco-friendly recycled polyester lurex fabric.

Knitwear specialists sat in the showroom foyer, knitting together four strands of yarn, to create the sort of chunky sweaters with Lurex detailing that would later fill the runway.

Lurex is a metallic fibre used in clothing embellishment.