While his womenswear collections may bear some relation to traditional ideas of normality it is usually with the boys that the shackles are cast off and the avant-garde goes firmly into overdrive.

This season was no exception with a non-conformist collection very much influenced by streetwear. The only surprise really is that Yurkievich is a Parisian born and raised as his clothes seem destined for elsewhere than this capital of strict conservative dress – the Moon perhaps? Clues to the real spiritual home of the looks on offer were given however by the references to Tokyo and New York emblazoned across T-shirts and by the large number of Japanese buyers in attendance.

Voluminous side pleated trousers which billowed like sails only to be gathered in at the ankle could only be described as pantaloons really and quite comfortable they looked too. They may prove to be a little too adventurous for the average buyer but many skaters already wear pants that are equally large and so perhaps they could catch on here. This target audience was also appealed to with polka-dot hoodies, a sleeveless trench and accessories including a backpack that served no other purpose than to carry a skateboard.

A gold lamé on black zebra print quilted coat could be imagined on a bold type of guy, as could jackets which resembled capes complete with drew-strings to wrap them around the body but it is difficult to envisage just who would wear skintight polka-dot leggings! Perhaps this is missing the point however as you wouldn’t go to the supermarket in a tuxedo either and club wear can be nothing short of incomprehensible for the uninitiated.

Puzzling as ever, this was further proof that Yurkievich is a designer of talent even if he is determined to bewilder and perplex.